aland islands – Page 3 – Alive and Trekking

Just bloom

A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms. – Zen Shin

Öfvergårds: the best apple juice you’ve ever tasted

Also at the Open Water Brewery market, were these lovely people pictured above: Jan and Anna Alm from apple orchard Öfvergårds! At Öfvergårds they make the best and most delicious apple juice you’ve ever tasted! The apple juice you buy in stores is usually made from second grade apples from mixed varieties. First grade applesContinue reading “Öfvergårds: the best apple juice you’ve ever tasted”

Like a mirror

I’d say a lovely introduction to Åland is this beautiful lake near my friend’s place. The sky was clear, and the weather sunny and calm. It made the lake look like a mirror!

Sarlings Kafferosteri

Before I share anything from my adventures on the Åland Islands, there’s something you need to know first: Ålandic people have a nose for business, for good food & drink and especially for combining the two in a delicious way. They pride themselves in locally produced food and after having tasted it myself, I knowContinue reading “Sarlings Kafferosteri”

Stripe

A simple photo, yet so much to see. The soft ripples on the water, the soft hues of the evening sky and that dark stripe in between. This photo is so calm and serene. I love it!

Sunburst

The sunset on the ferry ride from mainland Sweden to the Åland Islands was nothing short of amazing. Sometimes the sun went behind the clouds giving a more subdued effect. But when the sun came out again, it was like a sunburst. So bright and beautiful!

Sail into the sunset

Getting to the Åland Islands is super easy, even if you don’t have your own car. I used the Viking Line from Stockholm to Mariehamm. First I had to take a bus from Stockholm to Kapelskär (easy to book through Viking Line as well!). The bus left from the bus terminal near the central stationContinue reading “Sail into the sunset”