Discover the town where everything is within easy reach. A charming centre filled with shops, restaurants, experiences and services awaits you – all year round.
It's no coincidence that Mariehamn was named ‘Town Centre of the Year’ in Finland in 2024. It combines small-town cosiness with big-city offerings. Whether you want to shop, enjoy culture and history, take a dip in the sea or just stroll along the
beaches, everything is close at hand.
A vibrant town centre all year round
The town centre has almost 70 shops and over 30 restaurants and cafés, making residents and visitors alike choose Mariehamn for shopping, eating and mingeling. The shops are small and unique, with a fine selection of local products and international brands. The centre of Mariehamn is buzzing with life all year round, with events and activities for the whole family. From Easter markets and summer flea markets to themed days, live music and atmospheric Christmas events.
During the summer, the square and pedestrian streets come alive. Flowering plants in specially designed Åland-style summer furniture create an inviting atmosphere where you can sit down for a break in the sun. In winter, the maritime-themed lights twinkle above the streets, and at the majestic, the stately Råland the Moose lights up the darkness.
Park for free with a parking disc
Parking is free in Mariehamn. Use a parking disc to park for two hours in the town centre and three hours in nearby parking lots. For longer stays with a motorhome or caravan, Gröna Uddens Camping, just a kilometre from the centre, is recommended.
