Step aboard the magnificent 4-masted steel barque Pommern — one of the world's last unaltered sailing cargo ships — and explore the world-class Åland Maritime Museum beside it. A genuine once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the golden age of sail.
What to expect
The Pommern is breathtakingly intact — rigging, lifeboats, galley, and officers' quarters all original, offering a visceral sense of the brutal beauty of Cape Horn voyages. The adjacent museum houses one of only two surviving original Jolly Roger pirate flags and a remarkable collection of maritime art and artefacts. Together they paint a sweeping portrait of Åland's seafaring soul. Allow at least two hours to do both full justice.
Good to know
Located just a short stroll from the cruise passenger terminal — no transport needed. Tickets are purchased on-site; no pre-booking required but arriving early avoids any group congestion. Open daily in summer season.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Mariehamn — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Mariehamn
- Mariehamn Private Guided Walking Tour: Åland Archipelago Secrets
- Åland Archipelago Boat Tour: Hamnsundet Island Waterways
- Åland Islands Sailing Tour with Fika & Optional Sauna
- Kastelholm Castle & Jan Karlsgården Open-Air Museum: Medieval Åland
- Bomarsund Fortress Ruins: Napoleon-Era Stronghold by the Sea