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Municipality in Åland, Finland
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Saltvik is located in the northeastern part of mainland Åland and is the largest municipality in the province by land area. Out of 1,800 residents who live in the municipality year-round about 91 % speak Swedish as their mother tongue.
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Medieval church dedicated to St. Mary, the main landmark of the Kvarnbo village.
The highest point of Åland archipelago rises up to 129 meters above sea level. The scenery is not considered as fine as views from the famous Getaberget, and Orrdalsklint has never developed into a similar tourist attraction. The site itself is somewhat as remote as it is possible on mainland Åland. There is no access to the summit by car, but there is a hiking trail, and at the summit a small hut to visit. Couple of caves by the cliff SW from the hill top.
Vikingamarknad
Based on archaeological findings, Kvarnbo village was a lively trading place during the Viking Age. Every year, in the last weekend of July, one of Europe's largest Viking-themed events is held here. Viking-themed programme. Handicrafts and other merchandise for sale. In many years the tickets are sold out so buying one in advance is advised.
Germundö Slalombacken
The only downhill skiing slope in Åland has been operating since 1982.
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Taffel Chips (nowadays part of Orkla) is a well-known company that produces potato chips and other salty snacks. Their potato chips are made from potatoes harvested in Åland. The Taffel factory is located in Saltvik, next to highway 2. At the edge of the parking lot is a factory store where shelves are full of chips and other snacks made in the factory next door.
Highway 2 going from Mariehamn northeast to Vårdö goes through the southern part of the municipality; from the highway 50 connects to the town centre. You can get in by car or by bus.
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