Mariehamn

Mariehamn stretches across a peninsula with two major harbors, featuring wide streets lined with 19th-century wooden buildings and maritime structures.

The Russian empress Maria Alexandrovna inspired the name of this town, which was established in 1861 when Finland remained under Russian administration.

The Church of St George, built in 1927, contains wooden ceiling panels, religious mosaics, and a substantial organ with 37 stops.

The municipal area spans 11.6 square kilometers, offering short walking distances between services, with most destinations reachable within 10 minutes.

The city maintains duty-free status outside the EU customs zone, making it a regular stop for Baltic ferries between Sweden, Estonia, and mainland Finland.

Location: Åland

Inception: 1861

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Shares border with: Jomala, Lemland

Phone: +358185310

Website: https://mariehamn.ax

GPS coordinates: 60.09861,19.94444

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14