Vintage, secondhand, used, pre-loved, reused, recycled – this beloved concept goes by many names, and it blends beautifully with arts, crafts and Åland creativity.
Viktor Craft & Design on the pedestrian street in Mariehamn is a place to discover local creativity. Here you will find a nice mix of arts and crafts, design, second-hand and recycling along with other selected and beautiful things.
The shop is named after Viktor Eriksson, who built the first wooden house on the site at the turn of the century. Today, fashion designer Linda von Köhler, textile artisan Inger Nygård and precious metalsmith Annika Åkerfelt offer both their own brands and selected craft and design products in the cosy shop environment that feels like a cute little doll's house for adults.
Home-baked in the café
After shopping, coffee or lunch awaits in Viktor's equally cosy café. There's something for everyone, just sit down in the lounge and enjoy something sweet, salty or savoury. Pastry chef Johanna Karlsson and chef Peter Eklund always choose Åland ingredients whenever possible. Discover the sumptuous cake counter and the bistro menu that follows the seasons.
A gallery for arts and crafts
Upstair at Viktor's, the association Ålands Slöjd & Konsthantverk runs its crafts gallery GALLERIET. In July, leather artisan and artist Saija Saarela is an invited exhibitor. You can find information about upcoming exhibitions at www.konsthantverk.ax . Also visit the new portal www.viligt.ax which presents Åland craftsmen.
