Cycling vacation in the Finnish Archipelago

Planet

Means of transpotation are all either publis or manpowered.
The tour starts by train from Helsinki or Helsinki airport to Turku, the archipelago part takes place by bicycle and you take public ferries from island to island and back to Helsinki or to your next destination.
You will see unique archipelago nature all around you while cycling through the islands. There are nature trails and places with beautiful archipelago views if you need a break from the saddle.
On Kökar island you have a chance to visit one very isolated island called Kallskär with a unique rock formation created during the ice age in addition to the cultural sights. You will also visit the Seili island, involved in a range of biodiversity protection programs, including Natura 2000 and the Shore Conservation Program. Seili owned by the Archipelago Research Institute, Centre for Environmental Research of the University of Turku.

The Baltic sea is very vulnerable due to its low salt content. Therefore, we pay attention to the ferry company's efforts on protecting the Baltic Sea.

People

All accommodation on this tour are small private hotels either with an interesting history, unique location or both. Seili island for example is known for its history as home to Finland’s best-known leper hospital and mental asylum in the 1600s and 1700s. Seili church and surrounding graveyard still remind of the destinies of Seili’s patients. A private, guided tour on the island is included. Källskär again is the oasis created by the Swedish Lord Göran Åkerhielm. Despite the rough ground and the exposed situation of the island, a harbour, several houses and a magnificent garden have been constructed here. A guided visit to Kallsköär is included. On the Åland main island, we always include at least one night in a family-owned local guesthouse, hotel or manor house.
You will get tips on small local restaurants to stop for lunch and taste pure acrhipelago food.