DESTINATION: JURMO ISLAND IN ÅLAND

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The small island of Jurmo in Åland’s north-eastern archipelago is a place for any visitor who wants to take it easy. The length of the island is about 3.5 km and it boasts a marina, hostel, shop, café and restaurant. This is a rural destination where the visitors can relax and enjoy the maritime lifestyle.

How to get there:

Jurmo in Brändö municipality is only a short step from the mainland. From Osnäs in Gustavs on the mainland, it is just over half an hour’s journey by car ferry Viggen to Åva. From Åva, the small ferry Doppingen often travels to Jurmo and it takes only ten minutes. From Mariehamn, the journey to Jurmo is about four hours and the easiest way is by car and archipelago ferry from Hummelvik on Vårdö.

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Available activities

  • JURMO – THE ISLAND OF COWS AND SEA BIRDS

    JURMO – THE ISLAND OF COWS AND SEA BIRDS

    JURMO – THE ISLAND OF COWS AND SEA BIRDS

    Package type: 2 days
    Season: June–September
    For whom: individuals


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    Mariehamn 123km (5h 30min), Helsinki 255km (6h). There are ferry connections on the route.

    The small island Jurmo in Åland’s north-eastern archipelago has 44 inhabitants and is a place for relaxed holidays. Jurmo’s specialty is the long-haired and handsome horned Highland cattle from Scotland, which by grazing on the island, help in keeping the landscape open and beautiful. The animals are kept outdoors all year round and the beef meat can be bought at the Butik Kvarnen summer store and can also be ordered in advance.

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