Bomarsund Fortress Area — Attraction in Ålands Countryside

The Bomarsund Fortress Area offers a blend of unique history and natural beauty, best experienced by those arriving on their own boat. The guest harbour is a real highlight with a recently built wooden pier nestled against a striking stone cliff. From here, the views are nothing short of spectacular, providing a picturesque backdrop to your visit.

We highly recommend an evening stroll to Notvikstornet during the golden hour before sunset; the light shines perfectly on the tower and its canons. Equally rewarding is an early morning trek to Djävulsberget, where, if fortune smiles upon you, you'll witness the ethereal beauty of morning mist clinging to the water, with trees majestically piercing through the haze.

The facilities at Puttes Camping, founded in 1976, particularly the toilets and shower areas, are in noticeable need of refurbishment to meet modern standards.

Regarding the historical centerpiece, the ruins of Bomarsund Fortress themselves are, as expected, rather understated, having been largely dismantled long ago. However, on a warm day, a welcome convenience is the kiosk by the road, conveniently located near the fortress ruins, where you can refresh yourself with an ice cream.

Overall, Bomarsund is a destination that is best for those who appreciate natural vistas and tranquil atmosphere, especially when approached from the water, offering peaceful walks and stunning photographic...

A very interesting and captivating place! It's fascinating to see what plans the Russians had for this area before the Crimean war broke out. The giant fortress wasn't completed when the British and French forces launched their attack in the summer of 1854. The western countries couldn't allow Russia to expand as far west as to the Åland islands.

Today it's possible to explore the ruins of what remains of this imposing project. Several of the big cannons still remain in their strategic locations, aiming at the waters where the Russians expected the enemy to arrive with their warships.

I highly recommend the 4,2 km (~3 miles) hiking trail that runs through the whole area, including Notvikstornet, Djävulsberget and the barracks where the soldiers and...

There was a huge naval bombardment of this Russian fort during the Crimean War. Whatever was left was blown up with huge amounts of gunpowder, leaving few clues behind. Some of the structures have been partially reconstructed to give the visitor a sense of the immense scale of this installation. It is set in a beautiful place and is worth a visit! There is good bus service from Mariehamn and there is a cafe nearby for...