Programme 2023
Autumn is lovely in Åland
Here you find the entire programme for the Harvest Festival 2023. The Harvest Festival in Åland consists of Excursion Destinations, Plåpp Åpp and Restaurants – fantastic places to visit, flavours to experience and people to meet. The various participants also offer a wide range of small-scale, unique food and art crafts. Updates to the programme will be made continuously.
Open farm PLACEHOLDER
Open: Fri – Sat at 10-21 & Sun at 10-17.
For three days, Bolstaholms Gård offers lots of fun for the whole family. At the "Children's farm" you can go treasure hunting in the straw castle, pony riding, air rifle shooting and ride a mechanical rodeo bull. NB! Bolstaholm is open until 9pm on both Friday and Saturday.
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Open: Fri-Sat 10-19 & Sun 10-17
At Snäckö Frukt in Geta you will find Lolo's Seaside Café. The café offers coffee, food service, sales of artisan goods, apples and products made from apples, etc. Grace and Conny welcome you!
Open farm PLACEHOLDER
Open: Fri – Sat. 10-19 & Sun. 10-17
Check out the museum with the world's largest collection of artefacts with house marks. In the courtyard, children can jump in the straw, learn how a windmill works and meet the lambs, calves and horses!
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Open: Fri – Sat. 10-19 & Sun. 10-17
Johannas Hembakta is a small, genuine stone oven bakery with a café in Grelsby, Godby in northern Åland. Here they bake sourdough bread using local organic flour from Överängs Kvarn, buns and cakes with genuine ingredients and a lot of feeling.
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Open: Fri-Sat 10-19 & Sun 10-18
Eckerö Post- och Tullhus has existed since 1828. The building is no longer used by the postal and customs services but is now a listed building with exhibitions of contemporary crafts and design.
Open farm PLACEHOLDER
Open: Fri – Sat. 10-19 & Sun. 10-17
Mickels Gård is an organic family farm in Gottby. The farm is home to the animals of Ålandsbonden. Come see several of the cosy nature grazing animals up close. The children have many activities to do and there are many local vendors, food service and also a café and a museum.
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Open: Fri & Sat 10-19
Ålands Karamelleriet was founded in Smakbyn on Walpurgis Night 2021. Here, pretty, colourful caramels are made by hand. A food craft made in an old-fashioned way with modern flavours, in the best gränna-polkagris-tradition. In the open kitchen, Anna and Obi Marquardt make caramels and lollipops in all the colours of the rainbow, with flavours from peppermint to liquorice, apple to strawberry, gin and tonic to Åland pancake. All visitors are welcome to experience the entire production process up close, and we love sharing out samples!
Open farm PLACEHOLDER
Open: Fri – Sat kl. 10-19
At Mattas in Finby, traditional farming and milk production is carried out on a small scale. The organic milk from the farm's dairy cows is used to make cheese, yoghurt and ice cream in their own dairy. Take the opportunity to buy Mattas' own products to take home with you!
Open farm PLACEHOLDER
Open: Fri – Sat at 10-19 & Sun at 10-17
In the centre of Lumparby is Utgård, where old meets new. Here you will find the farm's food products made from its own sea buckthorn cultivation as well as crafts made from textiles, metal, wood, food and much more.
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Open: Fri – Sat. 10-19 & Sun. 10-17
Amalias Limonadfabrik is proud to be Åland's only genuine lemonade factory that produces lemonade, cider, long drink and other drinks in a traditional artisanal way from high quality natural ingredients.
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Open: Fri – Sat at 10-19 & Sun at 10-17
Each praline at Mercedes Chocolaterie is a handmade little work of art, executed to perfection. Here the best chocolate meets the finest cream and butter from Åland. A world-class combination.
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Open: Fri – Sat 10-19 & Sun 10-17
Open Water Brewery is a small, creative microbrewery producing local fresh craft beer and cider which can be purchased in the brewery store.. Take a look inside the brewery, grab a bite from our street food vendors and finish your visit by shopping for some exciting beer to take home.
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Open: Fri – Sat 10-19 & Sun 10-17
It's hard not to notice Sjökvarteret; the Maritime Quarter on the eastern side of Mariehamn. Experience a vibrant marine environment with all kinds of forging and crafts, boat building, a museum and much more! During the harvest festival a number of market vendors gather with local food and products for sale.
Restaurang
Open: Fri – Sat 12-20 & Sun 11-17
At the peak of Getabergen mountains, Soltuna Restaurant & Café offers a breathtaking view of Geta's forests and the mighty North Sea. Enjoy an intriguing Harvest Festival buffet and a generous dessert table with everything you could wish for.
Restaurang
Open: Fri-Sat 11-20 & Sun 11-17
In Grannas Bistro you can have lunch or dinner, coffee or just enjoy the view of one of our apple gardens.
Restaurang
Open: Mon-Thu 10.30-20, Fri 10.30-22, Sat 11-22, Sun 11-20
Pub Stallhagen is located in the centre of Åland and adjacent to the Stallhagen brewery in Finström. Good craft beer is produced and served here in an atmospheric and cosy environment. The shop sells locally produced products and crafts as well as Stallhagen's own products for home sales.
Restaurang
Open: Fri – Sat 11-21
If you love delicious flavours, Smakbyn in Kastelholm has everything for you. Taste our delicious harvest festival buffet composed by Michael Björklund, based on local ingredients and the autumn harvest.
Restaurang
Open: Mon.-Fri. 7-10 & Sat. – Sun. 8-11
At Hotel Arkipelag, the Åland breakfast is a given during the Harvest Festival. A delicious taste of Åland - in season and according to availability. Treat yourself to a good start of the day by enjoying our breakfast buffet.
Restaurang
Open: Mon-Sat 11-20
Enjoy well-prepared food in a unique old-fashioned setting in the centre of Mariehamn.
Restaurang
Open: Mon-Sat 11-22
Boquerian serves tapas full of flavour sensations that takes you out into the world. The restaurant, terrace and courtyard convey the feeling of being Mariehamn's main meeting place for people looking to socialise.
Restaurang
Open: Tue-Sat 9-16.30
Viktor is a classic café with bistro menu in one of Mariehamn's oldest business buildings. Here, the range is built around the fine Åland ingredients and there are always local alternatives.
Restaurang
Open: Mon.-Sun. 16-22
Park Alandia Hotell is a family-run hotel located in the heart of Mariehamn next to the grand esplanade. The hotel's restaurant and bar offer tasty food and refreshing drinks.
Restaurang
Open: Wed – Sat 17-21
In a beautiful rural setting in Norrby, Lemland, the restaurant Mormors Gröna Hus is housed in the family's 19th century farmhouse. During the Harvest Festival, a delicious menu based on Åland ingredients is served. Table reservations only.
Restaurang
Open: Tue & Wed 14-19, Fri & Sat 10-19, Sun 10-17
Västerro is a small paradise by the bay on Herrön, near the southernmost point of Åland. This is the home of Anders Westerberg, he’s a creative fisherman and food artisan who brings the sea into the smokehouse and has his own unique way of conveying his love for the sea and the ingredients. Here, almost anything can be flavoured with embers and wood chips, and in the fish restaurant you can experience fish like you've never tasted it before. Västerro - a special paradise by the sea!
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat 12.30 – 18
Enjoy a spectacular view of the beautiful North Sea at Havsvidden Resort. During the harvest festival we serve Åland-inspired lunch, terrace menu & dinner.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri. 14-18 & Sat. 12-18
Find out how you can utilise your own apple harvest! David at Saftstugan shows how quickly and easily you can make juice from your own fruit harvest. Also take the opportunity to enjoy some coffee and eat delicious waffles.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri & Sat 12-17
At Öfvergårds in Tjudö you will find the best apple cider in Finland and the Nordics. Several of their ciders have won awards.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri. & Sat. 12-17
Rosteriverket is a micro-roastery in Åland that roasts coffee and is located next to Johannas Hembakta in Grelsby, Finström. We roast artisanal speciality coffee where the roaster slowly works with a small amount of selected high quality coffee beans.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri – Sat 11-16
Åland Distillery was founded in 2020 and produces Åland gin, long drink and other spirits. Join the organised Distillery Tours and learn more about how to distill spirits and what distinguishes Åland Distillery's products from others.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat. 11-16
Go on a 45-minute guided tour of the wildlife enclosure where you will see red and fallow deer, wild boar, ostriches and llamas. During the tour we stop to attract the animals and feed them, giving you the opportunity to see them up close!
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat & Sun 12-17
Café, farm museum and friendly animals. You will always find something exciting here at our small farm in the countryside.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri. – Sat. 12-17
Welcome to the Drygsböle Farm Café, located in the barn of the farm. Have a cup of coffee and indulge in the rich and popular cake buffet. And peek into the farm museum that tells the 400-year history of the farm.
Plåpp Åpp
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat. 11 – 16
Welcome to visit us at Södergårds in Djurvik on Saturday. Familiarise yourself with different breeds of sheep and learn more about these amazing animals! The members of the association sell their handicraft products and mutton.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri. 11-15
Experience, discover, and investigate bugs with Åland’s Nature School!
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat. & Sun. at 11-15
We welcome all children who want to try their hand at cooking something delicious with our lovely Åland apples to join Varuboden’s Kockskola cooking class! This year, the cooking classes are open at Mickels Gård.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat 11-17
Housed in an old, charming wooden house from 1925, surrounded by beautiful nature and large silver poplars, you will find Brobacka B&B with a café and a small shop. We offer refreshments, light lunches, crafts and ceramics.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri. 12-17 & Sat. 11-16
Welcome to ceramicist Judy's vibrant workshop and shop. In her open pottery workshop, she transforms stoneware clay into charming plates, cups, bowls, art pieces and a plethora of other utility items that are hand-painted to fit your home.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat. 11-20
Ålands Trädgårdshall organises Plock Åpp again this year - a convenient way to buy top quality Åland vegetables.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri & Sat 11-16
Get to know Åland's 4H and visit all our animals. We have miniature pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, turkeys, chickens, rabbits and cats that love to receive visitors!
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri 11-15
Ålands Natur & Miljö is a local environmental organisation that works for the joy of nature, well-being and sustainability on Åland. This year we are popping-up at the 4H farm.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri 11-15
Ålands Natur & Miljö is a local environmental organisation that works for the joy of nature, well-being and sustainability on Åland. This year we are popping-up at the 4H farm.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri. & Sat. 11-16
The Veteran tractor club has been active for over 10 years and their farm museum was inaugurated in spring 2017. The purpose of the association is to safeguard knowledge and interest in old tractors with tools, other agricultural machinery and old construction machinery.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat. 11-15
Enjoy the turn of the century in a genuine agricultural environment. Önningebymuseet is an art and cultural history museum in the old stone barn on the Jonesas farm.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat & Sun 11-16
Come and get acquainted with Silverstrand's apiary, meet the bees, stroll around the farm, taste freshly harvested honey or why not have a plate of Finn Alberth goulash soup or a cup of coffee.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat 10-17
Haddnäs Gård Plåppar Åpp at Amalias Café & Logi. The day offers meat from naturally grazing animals, the farm's burgers, apple pie, cow safari, pony rides and a playground for children.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat. 11-17 & Sun. 11-15
Step into a farm preserved in the same condition as it was in the 18th century. In Nybonds farm museum, everything carries memories from hundreds of years ago - bread shovels, spinning wheels, irons and fireplaces - everything original from a bygone era.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat 12-17
Trädgårdsföreningen Mullvaden has been helping its members fulfil their small-scale farming dreams for 30 years on Espholm.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sat 10-14
Husö Biological Station is Åbo Akademi University's field station on Åland. This year, the Husö Biological Station will pop up in Sjökvarteret. As a visitor, you can learn more about what the researchers at the station do and what equipment is used.
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Fri-Sun, ONLY booked workshop
Do you like flowers? Would you like to learn how to make a nice bouquet?
Älvdalens Trädgård offers inspiring flower workshops during the Harvest Festival in their fresh flower garden!
Plåpp Åpp
Open: Sunday 10-13 (ONLY pre-booking)
Experience the harvest festival on horseback! Welcome to a half-day ride with Åland hästupplevelser. On the 3-hour tour, we will stop at Bergen's Farm, where we will enjoy a platter of axganic produce. PLEASE NOTE! Booking is required.
