Car Hire Maarianhamina - Mini guide to Maarianhamina

Maarianhamina is the capital of Aland and is located on Aland Island. Aland Island is part of a group of islands that lie in the Baltic Sea between Finland and Sweden. Together the islands make up Aland province, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. The city itself has a long maritime history and has two harbors, one on the eastern shore and one on the western shore. The city is also famous for its architecture, having been designed by two famous European architects, Lars Sonck and Hilda Hongell. In the summer there are plenty of outdoor activities in this coastal area, including beaches, swimming and golf.

There are plenty of activities for families including swimming, go-carts or sailing on real sailing ships. Nature is an important attraction of these islands and visitors can engage in activities such as canoeing, hiking and shipwreck diving. Travelers can also take a trip out to other islands in the archipelago. These offer rugged cliff shores, lush pine forests and meadows. Due to the isolation of the islands they have developed their own flora and fauna. Many kinds of rare orchids are found on the islands and nature conservancy is well developed.

Other exciting activities that many travelers enjoy are rock climbing and bouldering. Rock climbing is available for travelers to do independently or with an instructor. There are about 10 different routes on the outskirts of the city where climbers can test their skills. Bouldering is a style of rock climbing that is done without a rope. Climbers are given climbing shoes, a bag of chalk and are instructed to find their way up a rock face or boulder. However, don’t worry if this is your first time there is always a crash pad, in case participants fall off the rock face.

There is plenty to do in Maarianhamina as well as the surrounding area in Aland. Travelers will be sure to find some kind of interesting activity in the lush and beautiful Aland.

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