Glada Laxen — Restaurant in Ålands Archipelago

On a sailing trip this summer we decided to rendezvous with friends and eat at Glada Laxen, as we have done in the past few years. Based on an old military outpost, with the tower still in place, Glada Laxen is slightly out of the way as restaurants and hotels go, but if you are travelling in Åland I would recommend a visit. The food is fresh and consistently good, making use of the local fishermen and farms to provide good food. The choice is not very wide, but this is always a good sign as it means they make the effort to get fresh food daily. The two chefs come from Espoo each summer to work here, and they clearly enjoy their work. Had a lovely chat with Jussi about the origins of the different ingredients which added to the enjoyment of our meals. Would recommend eating whatever the daily fish is, as this is always a solid choice and guaranteed to be a...

Glada Laxen (Literally Happy Salmon, but the expression also means someone who is a cheerful person) is a B&B/Restaurant, located at what used to be a Coast Guard station. The Station was in operation from 1961 to the mid 1990's, when advancements in technology had made it obsolete. The marina and the lookout-tower (built 1982) remains though and add to the character of the place.||A hike up the 137 steps will give you a breathtaking view over the Åland archipelago. And the hike will build up an appetite for the food in the restaurant. The menu is a no-frills one, but all food is cooked with care, using local ingredients. The meal we had was excellent.||We came by boat, but for those not so fortunate, Glada Laxen will arrange pickup from the ferry.||Do pay a visit to the Hermas outdoor-museum on Enklinge (across the strait) if you...

The hotel is an out of use border control station. The rooms are therefore a bit Spartan, and the rooms do not have private toilets or showers, they are shared. ||||It doesn't matter, though, the restaurant is very good, and the environment is absolutely unique. The island has interesting isolated feel, even if it is just a few minutes boat trip away from nearest “big” island. There is also a pretty high watch tower, used by former owners the border control, and you can climb there. And you should, since you can not find better view to the archipelago unless you rent a helicopter.||||The landlord (Henrik) is a helpful and a nice fellow, in a...