Geta

Geta Church

Geta is in the northernmost part of the Åland mainland, bordering the Bothnian Sea. It is known for hills, gorges and caves.

Get in

By bus from Mariehamn, line 2.

Get around

See

• 1 Geta Hill (Getabergen) (Geta). The Geta Hill got its observing tower already in the 1930s. Views across the mainland Åland and to the Bothnian Sea. Free. (updated Aug 2021)

Eat

• 1 Soltuna Restaurang & Café, Getabergsvägen, ☏ +358 18 49530. Is known for its good food and fair-sized café delicacies. Next to the restaurant, there is a nature trail down to a rock cave, which served as a refuge for the villagers during the unrest of the early 18th century. From the cave, the path continues down to Djupviken’s natural harbor, one of Geta’s most photographed landscapes. (updated Jun 2021)

Sleep

• 1 HavsVidden, Havsviddsvägen 90. A four-star experience hotel literally in the middle of nothing, on the northernmost peninsula of Åland, on rugged cliffs. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Snäckö Canvas, Snäckövägen 100, ☏ +358 45-7346-0215, Info@snackocanvashotell.com. Glamping. Kayaks and SUPs for rent. Sauna available separately. Standard glamping tents are 20 m² (double/twin). The "super suite" is farther out (15 min boat trip, included), 24 m² with stove for heat, fridge, own sauna, shower, barbecue and jetty. €180, super suite €400 (€200 for additional days); kayaks €35/60 2 hr, €50/90 12 hr (single/double); SUP €25 1 hr, €35 2 hr; sauna €30 1½ hr. (updated Jun 2023)

Go next

• Finström