Things to do in Föglö
Places to visit
Föglö church
Free
Open during summer
The church of Föglö is dedicated to the saint Mary Magdalene. The oldest parts of the church was built during the 14th century. Inside there is an exhibit of a silver crucifix from the 15th century as well as a world famous Christ portrait by Wärner Sällman.
Guesthouse Enigheten
Free Open during summer
Tingsvägen 22710 Degerby, FöglöThis guesthouse was founded in 1625 by orders of king Gustavus Adolphus. The buildings standing today were built during the 18th century after the original buildings had been destroyed by fires and wartime pillaging. From the beginning of the 18th century Enigheten also functioned as a court of law, until 1944. The place was renovated and restored during the 1980s and today functions as a hotel and restaurant.
Föglö museum
€5 entry
Open during summer
A small local museum in an old warehouse by the ferry pier where natives exhibit their old knick-knacks during summer.
Björkör
Free
Open during summer
Björkör is an island in a nature reserve in the southern Föglö archipelago. The island has an old homestead and a lookout tower. Guided tours are arranged every saturday in the period 1/6 - 31/8. There is a guest pier on the south of the island. You can also charter a boat from Degerby to Björkör with Coja Fishing.
Pilot's Cabin
Free
Open during summer
Activities
Guided fishing trips
80/h
Open all year
Coja fishing offers guided fishing trips in the archipelago, as well as seal safari, duck hunting and excursion to various islands.
Biking
Föglö is excellent for biking with it's flat roads through the island. Many people begin or finish their biking vacations through the Åland archipelago in Föglö.Bikes can be rented here:
Guesthouse Enigheten
Degerby Food & Café
Kayaking
Föglö has hundreds of islands and islets to visit by kayak, the inner archipelago is protected from heavy seas. There are several easily accessible spots to put your kayaks in the water.
Fishing
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for fishing, but lots of fish gets caught during the summer as well. Most cabin rentals include a rowing boat and fishing license. Boat motors can be rented.Boats and fishing licenses can be rented here:
Sommarö Cabins / Coja Fishing
Isaksson's Cabins
Jyddö hiking trail
Free
Open all year
In Jyddö in northern Föglö there is a beautiful hiking trail starting by the radio tower and continuing for 7 km. There is a lookout tower for bird watching on the track.
Hastersboda hiking trail
Free
Open all year
Skevikvägen, Hastersboda, Föglö
In Hastersboda in eastern Föglö there is another hiking trail of 4,5 km with a lookout tower.