Sund - Kastelholm Castle
23km/14mi northeast of Mariehamn by way of Jomala (church with Romanesque frescoes) is the 14th century stronghold of Kastelholm, which until 1634 was the residence of the governor of Åland. In the mid-18th century it was badly damaged by fire. One wing which survived the fire now houses the Åland Museum of Cultural History. A few kilometers north of Kastelholm is the stone-built church of Sund (13th century), with notable sculptural decoration.
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Hours
May 2 to May 31
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to June 30
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
August 1 to August 31
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Related Attractions
Jan Karlsgården
Nearby Kastel holm Castle is the Jan Karlsgården open-air museum.
The museum displays old rural culture of Åland. Every Wednesday from June 26 to August 8, there are activities days.
The museum displays old rural culture of Åland. Every Wednesday from June 26 to August 8, there are activities days.
Prison Museum White Bear
Nearby Kastelholm Castle is a historic old prison known as the Vita Björn (White Bear) that functioned until 1975.
This is an authentic prison environment from the 18th century to 1950.
This is an authentic prison environment from the 18th century to 1950.