Fortress of Bomarsund

The Fortress of Bomarsund was constructed between 1832 and 1854. The land was Russian at the time, and the castle was built for the Russian contingents stationed on the islands. The base was designed to house 5000 personnel, which was a massive construction undertaking by land standards. It had a significant impact on land civilization, and the term "Bomarsund era" is still used today.

However, an unfortunate thing occurred. The age of Bomarsund came to an end abruptly. When the allied English-Frenchmen invaded, the establishment was completely destroyed. Despite the fact that the Bomarsund stronghold was a blip on the radar in the history of the region, the ramifications of its growth and fall are still felt today: the land became a demilitarized zone.

A visit to the Fortress of Bomarsund can be coupled with various activities due to its fantastic position in the countryside. Visitors to Bomarsund can have a picnic outside or go for a swim in the frigid Baltic Sea during their visit.

If you make it to the stronghold, don't miss the museum on Prästö, which is right across the bridge. The stones from the fortification remains were used to construct the bridge across Bomarsund. Prästö is home to six Russian military cemeteries as well as two museums. In 1906, Russia constructed a telegraph cable connecting the island of Land to the Finnish mainland. This was due to the fact that Russian revolutionaries utilized the islands as a smuggling route between Stockholm and St. Petersburg.

Location: Sund, Åland Islands