Things to do on Föglö in Åland - our top 8 tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | What can you see and do on Föglö in Åland? This little gem in the Åland archipelago offers charming Degerby, historical environments, restaurants, hiking trails and beautiful archipelago nature. We traveled around Föglö by camper and were very fond of the islands. Here are our 8 best tips!

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Föglö is located in the southeastern part of Åland and consists of a large number of islands, many of which are connected by bridges and smaller ferries. The most common way to get there is by Ålandstrafiken's ferry from Svinö in Lumparland to Degerby on Föglö.

The crossing with m/s Skarven takes about 30 minutes. Passengers without vehicles travel free of charge, while a fee is charged for cars, campers and bicycles. Tickets for vehicles are purchased through Ålandstrafiken. We came to Föglö ourselves with the camper and got a really nice little archipelago tour as part of the deal.

What can you do on Föglö?

So, what can you see and do on Föglö? More than we imagined, we can say! Here are our top tips on what to see and do in Föglö.

1. Walk around Degerby.

First of all, of course, you want to discover Degerby, which is the centre of Föglös. Before the founding of Mariehamn in 1861, Degerby was the centre of the Åland archipelago, and even in the 1920s Degerby had more inhabitants than Mariehamn.

This may explain why there are so many fine houses in Degerby, not least large and beautiful wooden villas. There is also a tourist information centre, a museum and some restaurants and shops.

2. check out the pilot's cabin

One of the slightly more interesting buildings located in Degerhamn is the Pilot's Cabin, which was built in 1850 and was in use until 1968. The Pilot's Cabin is decorated with old objects and an exhibition, which is open during the high season, tells about what the business was like once upon a time.

3. visit the Föglömuseet

Degerby also has a small museum, the Föglömuseet, which is housed in an old packing house and tells the story of "Föglö past and present".

Here you can learn about two American artists with roots in Föglö. Warner Sallman became famous for his widely distributed image Head of Christ, while Haddon Sundblom created the classic advertising images of Santa Claus for Coca-Cola.

4. Spend the night in the historic Enigheten farmhouse

Enigheten is a restored historic farm in Degerby. Here you can stay overnight in listed buildings, or perhaps have a bite to eat at the restaurant. The farm offers a fantastically charming environment!

5. See Föglös medieval church

Föglö Church has medieval origins and is probably dedicated to Mary Magdalene. The church was extensively rebuilt in the 19th century, but there are still exciting traces of the older church here. Archaeological excavations in the 1960s found, among other things, a medieval silver relic cross, with small relics and a parchment note with the name Mary Magdalene.

6. Have dinner at Seagram's

If you want to dine in a restaurant, we highly recommend a visit to Seagrams in Degerby.

The restaurant has a nice location by the water and a large lovely outdoor terrace. When we were here, we took the opportunity to spend an evening with my (Helena's) friend and former colleague, who has a house on Föglö, and her friend. It was a very nice evening in the evening sun!

When we were here, Peter decided on baked Åland cod with fried seaweed and I (Helena) chose beef fillet with cream-stewed black radish. Very, very good! The rhubarb crumble pie was a perfect ending.

7. Hike the Hastersboda nature trail

If you're a nature lover, head to Hastersboda for a four-kilometre-long hiking trail entitled 'Sea beaches and magical coniferous forest'. The trail goes partly over cliffs with lovely views of the sea, and partly through unspoilt old coniferous forest. Here and there are information signs telling how the inhabitants of the archipelago have lived from and with nature through the ages.

At Hasterboda there is also a holiday village, a parking area for motorhomes and caravans and a disc golf course. When we were here we also found a small self-service shop, where you could buy snacks by putting cash in a box.

8. Continue by ferry to Kökar

From Överö on Föglö you can continue with Ålandstrafiken's Southern Line towards Sottunga and Kökar, among other places. If you want to travel further by vehicle, you need to check the current timetable and book the continued ferry journey in advance.

READ MORE: Things to do in Kökar – our 12 best tips

Some memories of the Carlsro spa hotel

Update 2026: When we visited Föglö, we had a fantastic experience at Carlsro Badhotell. The hotel is now unfortunately closed, but we still want to show some pictures from this nice place, when it happened.

Carlsro Badhotell opened in 2020 and was an absolutely fantastic place. The owners created a turn-of-the-century dream with endless beautiful details, a charming little shop, a wonderful breakfast with local ingredients and a relaxing spa where no detail in the interior had been missed. If you can dream, you can hope that this place can one day be resurrected.

More to do on Föglö

Are you most comfortable in the forest and countryside, or along coasts and beaches? Then you'll find even more tips here on things to do in Föglö.

• Jyddö nature trail is a hiking trail on Jyddö, with deciduous trees and a ten-meter-high birdwatching tower.
• Björkör nature reserve is located on an island, where you can go by your own boat or with a local contractor.
• Cycling can be nice to do on Föglö, and it is also possible to cycle from Mariehamn to Föglö.
• Fishing can be done with a fishing license.
• Kayaking can be a great way to discover islands and skerries.
• Bada – Föglö has public beaches both at Sinting/Degerby and Hastersboda.
• Disc golf  can be played in Hastersboda, right next to the hiking trail and Isaksson's cottage.

Accommodation and campervan at Föglö

There are various types of accommodation on Föglö, including guesthouses, cottages and other smaller facilities. A charming alternative in Degerby is the historic Gästhem Enigheten.

We traveled around Föglö ourselves by camper. In Degerby there is the possibility to park your camper near the ferry terminal and there are also places for campers and caravans in Hastersboda. Please check the current service and conditions before your visit, as the offer may change between seasons.

More to see and do in the vicinity of Föglö

There is of course more to see and do near Föglö. Near Svinö, in Lumparland, you'll find Amalia's lemonade factory, Skeppargården Pellas and Open Water Brewery. You can find more tips here:

• Things to do in Mariehamn
• Visiting Bomarsund Fortress
• Visiting Kastelholm Castle
• Things to do in Kökar
• Things to do in Åland