Mariehamn

The Baltic Sea defines the setting of Mariehamn — its narrow peninsula is edged by the harbours of Västerhamn and Österhamn, keeping maritime life close to the centre. Founded in 1861 under Russian rule and named for Empress Maria Alexandrovna, Mariehamn is the capital of autonomous Åland, Finland’s Swedish-speaking archipelago. In Västerhamn, the 1903 four-masted barque Pommern recalls the islanders’ long connection with sail-powered trade, while the Åland Maritime Museum explores that seafaring past. The compact town centre sits between the two waterfronts, with ferry traffic linking Åland to Finland and Sweden. Browse other webcams across the Åland Islands to place this maritime setting in a wider geographic context.

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