Käringsund
A small fishing harbor in northern Eckerö, with rows of red boathouses on both shores. It is one of Åland’s most photogenic bays, and deer are often seen nearby.
Käringsund is a long, narrow bay lined on both shores with rows of red wooden boathouses and jetties, and its water reflections are very photogenic. Nearby are a hunting and fishing museum, a café and a campsite, and in summer there are wildlife viewing tours. Deer herds are often seen in the surrounding forest. Admission is free. It is about 3 km from the Eckerö Post and Customs House and can be linked by bicycle. It is about a 40-minute drive from Mariehamn.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eckerö Mail and Customs House
- Getabergen & Geta Grottos
- Ramsholmen Nature Reserve
- Kobba Klintar
- Pommern
- Åland Maritime Museum
- St. Olaf's Church, Jomala
- Sjökvarteret (Maritime Quarter)