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Municipality in Åland, Finland
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Kumlinge kyrka
A stone church built around 1510 with an altarpiece made in France already in the 1200s. Famous for its large interior wall paintings representing biblical events; the style is totally unique and different from any church in the region. It's not known who painted them. Bell tower from 1767 and modern pipe organ from 1963. The church is dedicated to St. Anne.
Kumlinge apoteket
Kumlinge pharmacy is a modern pharmacy even though both the building and its interiors are from the 19th century. Well worth a visit.
May 9th 1808, during the Finnish War between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Russian Empire, a group of local farmers and fishermen lead by pastor Henrik Johan Gummerus ambushed over 400 Russian soldiers here. Locals shot towards the soldiers with two cannons until they surrendered. The Russians were taken to Stockholm as prisoners of war. Memorial on top of the hill at the site where the cannons were.
Flygfyren
Built in 1937 this is one of quite few remaining aerial lighthouses in the world. These towers were made during 1920s and 1930s to guide aeroplanes in the same way as maritime lighthouses guide ships. Radio navigation aids soon made them redundant.
Hermas skärgårdshemman
Hermas homestead was mentioned already in a tax roll from 1537. The homestead consists of about 20 separate buildings, and is the last fully preserved traditional homestead in the Åland archipelago. The self-sufficient estate lived from farming, keeping livestock, and fishing. Lots of household utensils and tools for display.
Local history museum upstairs in the grocery store.
Circular trail northwest side of the main village, on and around Räsnäs hill. Consists of two conjoined parts, one 3 km and another 3.4 km long. Starting point next to the church (bigger circle) or guest marina (smaller circle). Variable terrain with some good viewing points. Possibility to see elks (or at least their droppings). Also poisonous vipers are abundant. Maps available at the church and guest marina.
A 7-km circular nature trail, partly in hazelnut forest. The trail starts next to the old blacksmith's house and heads west to the sea shore. There are glacial giant's kettles, jättegrytor in Swedish, by the sea.
The only(!) restaurant and bar on the main island creates dishes from local ingredients. Very limited menu but the food is good. Some 3 km from the main village, next to the guest marina.
Restaurant in a former Border Guard Station on the small Bärö island. Also accommodation in double rooms. Own guest marina and viewing tower. No public transportation(?)
Cottage accommodation by the guest marina. 4 cabins with 4 beds and 8 cabins with 6 beds. Restaurant and shared kitchen. Bikes for rent.
Small hotel in a former village hospital building. Dog and cat at the premises. Staff speaks English, Swedish and Finnish. During summer required minimum stay is 2 nights. Dinner available if booked in advance. Bikes available.
Six cottages with 4–6 beds each. Bikes for rent. Reservations at least 4 days before arrival date.
Cottages. Seal safaris available, booking one week in advance.
Nice camping area a few hundred metres from Snäckö harbour. A few cabins for 1–3 persons. Dry toilets, showers and a small kitchen are shared. A small kiosk with coffee and snacks. Bikes and canoes for rent. Sauna €15/hour. Staff speak Swedish, Finnish, and English. Beware of the ticks!
Kumlinge grocery store
Well equipped grocery store in the heart of the main village. Small terrace outside. Alko pick-up point for pre-ordered items.
Seglinge grocery store
Village store in Seglinge.
By own yacht
By plane
Small Kumlinge airfield (ICAO: EFKG) has a paved runway and is open for small aeroplanes around the year. There are no commercial flights to Kumlinge.
The distance between Kumlinge harbour and Snäckö harbour is 11 km. The traffic is very low and the landscape extremely flat so biking is perfect way to get around. Accommodations have bikes for rent.
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