Vårdö - The Magic Island

It is about 42 km from Mariehamn to Vårdö, 45-55 min by car. 
A local ferry operates between the island Vårdö and the mainland Åland all day without timetable, with one break between 01.55-02.35 (AM).

To Åland from Finland through the archipelago

FAQ - tariff for campers Vuosnainen-Hummelvik 16.4.-30.9.2010

Ferries and bus traffic in the Åland archipelago www.alandstrafiken.ax

VÅRDÖ
The word "vårdö" means "the guardian island". On the highest mountain of Vårdö people used to light bonfires to warn the other islands of danger.

POST ROUTE
The old post route road from Stockholm to Turku went through Vårdö, from Båthusviken to Hullvik. The local citizens took care of the mail transport in all kinds of weather. The dangerous mail transport lasted for over 300 years (1638-1910).

Many people drowned on these journeys and in the memory of them the Vårdö community has erected a memorial on the seashore of Hullvik. Today the post route road is marked with milestones.

HOSTELS AND CAMPING
Sandösunds Cottage and Camping, tel. or fax. 018 47750
Bomans Gästhem, Bed & Breaskfast, tel. 018 47821, fax. 018 47885
- ratings
Stormskärs Värdshus & Konferens, Simskäla, tel. 018 47560,  0400 783086

FOOD & COFFEE SHOPS
Sandösunds Taverna, tel, 018 47750
Stormskärs Värdshus & Konferens, Simskäla, tel. 0400 783086

SHOPPING AND FUEL
Vårdö Närbutik, Vargata, tel. 018 47617
Open mon-fri 9-18, Saturday 9-14
Groceries, fuel, gas, water.
Free bikes can be borrowed at Vargata bridge, Båthusviken

VISITOR BRIDGE
Båthusviken, Vargata, shop 2 km, tel. 018 47617

Visit a classroom and teacher's recidence from the earliest days of primary school at Ålands School Museum

and at the same time drop in at Seffers´ Folk Museum Visit Wennströms Lanthandel Museum in Grundsunda
Welcome to the Chapel of Vårdö
Vårdö is the Island of culture and art. Two renowed authors lived on the islands: Anni Blomqvist and Sally Salminen. Anni Blomqvist is known for her beloved books about "Stormskärs Maja",
and Sally Salminen wrote the successful novel "Katrina" that has been translated into several languages.
Midsummer's eve is a special event as people gather to celebrate and decorate a traditional maypole of Åland.

SPORT
Tennis court, in Vårdö, booking tel. 0457 5267323

CANOE EXCURSIONS
Sandösunds Camping, tel. and fax. 018 47750

FISHING TOURS
Sandösunds Camping, tel. and fax. 018 47750
Vidar Häggblom, Ängö, fishing guide, tel. 040 5281828
Simskäla fishing tours, Mikael Lindholm, fishing guide,
tel. 0400 783086
SEA TRAVELS
m/s Kajo, tel. 0400 783086
Bike ferry Simskäla-Tengsödavik,
Archipelago- and seal safari and fishing tours.
Hiking in Vårdö starts and finishes at Horsholma. The route is 8 km long with information signposts. Another hiking trail in Lövö (4 km) starts and finishes in Sandösunds Camping. Sandösunds Camping also arranges canoe excursions and fishing games.