Discover the maritime heritage of Mariehamn on a self-guided walking tour that brings history to life. With a user-friendly app, explore 8 significant stops including The Seamen's Chapel and The Four-Masted Barque Pommern, all at your own pace. Enjoy engaging audio stories and interactive quizzes that enhance your journey, making learning fun and dynamic. This 3 km walk takes approximately 2 hours, allowing for leisurely exploration regardless of weather conditions. Perfect for solo adventurers or groups, this tour offers a unique way to dive into the tales of the sea while enjoying the beautiful sights of Åland.
- Self-guided tour with audio stories and quizzes
- Explore 8 key landmarks over a 3 km route
- Duration of approximately 2 hours, suitable for any weather
- Ideal for solo travelers or groups, with multiplayer options available
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of The Seamen's Chapel (Sjömanskapellet) in the Maritime Quarter (Sjökvarteret). Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near the Western Harbour (Västra Hamnen). Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Begin in the living Maritime Quarter (Sjökvarteret), home to wooden boatyards, craft workshops and the Seamen's Chapel (Sjömanskapellet). From here the route continues to the Åland Navigation School (Navigationsskolan), where generations of windjammer captains trained.
Admire the Pommern, a four-masted steel barque from Mariehamn's legendary windjammer fleet, now a museum ship moored at the Western Harbour.
One of the world's finest maritime museums tells the story of Åland's great age of sail. Nearby stand the former residence of shipping magnate Gustaf Erikson and the former office of his company, Rederiaktiebolaget Gustaf Erikson, before the route ends at the Western Harbour (Västra Hamnen) where his legendary windjammer fleet once berthed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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