2 Best Sights in Southwestern Coast and the Ålands, Finland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Southwestern Coast and the Ålands - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum

Fodor's Choice
Outdoor museums like Luostarinmäki are a Nordic tradition. This authentic collection of wooden structures escaped the city's major 1827 fire and now contains shops and workshops where traditional crafts are demonstrated and sold. Ask staff about the history of a particular workshop or call ahead for a schedule of guided tours, offered several times daily in summer.  

Jan Karlsgården Open Air Museum

At this popular museum near the castle at Kastelholm, the buildings and outhouses from the 18th century show what farming life was like on the island 200 years ago. A traditional maypole, which is a typical feature of the Åland landscape, is erected here on Midsummer Eve. The buildings are open only in the summer months, but the museum hosts a small Christmas market during Advent season.

Kungsgårdsallén 5, Kastelholm, 22520, Åland Islands
018-25000
Sight Details
Free
Closed mid-Sept.–Apr.

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