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Things to see in Eckerö (Finland): 8 places and when to go
Eckerö is a town in Finland, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Temples (2), With kids (2). The best known are St Lawrence's Church, Eckerö, Eckerö Mail and Customs House and Hammarland Church. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 60.22, 19.5655
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · With kids (2) · Wildlife (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 298 km as the crow flies
What to see in Eckerö
The places in and around Eckerö, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St Lawrence's Church, EckeröChurch building in Kyrkoby, Eckerö, Åland Islands, Finland2.9 km
- Eckerö Mail and Customs HouseBuilding in Finland1.2 km
- Hammarland ChurchChurch building in Hammarland, Åland, Finland9.9 km
- Ålands jakt-och fiskemuseumOrganization in Finland1.9 km
- Eckerö hembygdsförenings postrotemuseumMuseum on Eckerö, Åland1.2 km
- Käringsunds ViltsafariWith kids · Wildlife1.4 km
- MarsundsbadstrandBeaches7.2 km
- Smart ParkWith kids2.3 km
When to go to Eckerö
The best time to visit Eckerö is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:17
- FebBest time8:45
- MarBest time11:21
- AprPossible14:15
- MayPossible16:52
- JunBest time18:31
- JulBest time17:48
- AugBest time15:23
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:43
- NovBetter not7:01
- DecBest time5:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29. In June, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Eckerö
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 298 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Velkua9 places119 km
- Uusikaupunki14 places123 km
- Vehmaa7 places126 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Eckerö?
The best known: St Lawrence's Church, Eckerö, Eckerö Mail and Customs House, Hammarland Church, Ålands jakt-och fiskemuseum, Eckerö hembygdsförenings postrotemuseum. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Eckerö?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29.
How do you get to Eckerö?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 298 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Eckerö as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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