Bomans Gästhem

Åland Archipelago


In a peacefully located former farmstead, this guesthouse consists of four red clapboard bungalows, each with kitchenette, bathroom and beds for four. The place is administered by Sandösund, and guests have access to the beach (about 4km away) and other facilities there, as well as breakfast for an additional charge. It's signposted 500m off the road between Vargata and Lövö.


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1. Bomarsund Museum

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The small Bomarsund museum has information on and displays bits and pieces excavated from the site of the ruined Russian fortress Bomarsund.

2. Bomarsund Fästningsruin

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4. Sankt Andreas Kyrka

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