Spurlady Posted March 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Looking for information on this cruise stop. I searched both this board and the ports board and didn’t find anything. I would especially like to hear from someone who has done the Getabergen Nature Hike. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted March 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Here are some reviews from TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1370498-d12884473-Reviews-Getabergen-Geta_Aland_Island_Aland.html We will do the include excursion when we are in port in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurlady Posted March 15, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Thanks Azulann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ustowas Posted March 3 #4 Share Posted March 3 Azulann how was the included tour? December 13, 2007 St. Paul MN #2 Posted March 15, 2023 Here are some reviews from TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1370498-d12884473-Reviews-Getabergen-Geta_Aland_Island_Aland.html We will do the include excursion when we are in port in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted March 3 #5 Share Posted March 3 23 minutes ago, ustowas said: how was the included tour? I went back and reread my trip report. here's my post on Mariehamn Aland Island: Author #69 Posted June 14, 2023 Day 3, Mariehamn , Arland Island Final recap. Took the included panoramic bus tour this morning. Out guide was informative about the history of Arland Islands, the life of islanders, Nordic culture , and its strategic place during the Cold War and today in light of the current Russia/ Ukraine war. As we drove by the Russian consulate , she pointed out that every day at 5pm there are protest in front of the building. They have been waiting for a meeting with the consular for over a year. No answer to their request. She is worried that "Mr. Putin is following in the footsteps of the Russian Czars. " I got a new appreciation of impact in the minds of everyday people who live closer than any Americans or cruise passengers to current realities. Driving over 12 island in our two hour bus tour on well maintained paved roads. I found the landscape to be idyllic , scent of pine trees filled the air, saw deer running across the road, drove by small farms. every turn one gets a glimpse of the water, Bicycles are everywhere in the town used by young and old, well kept modern sturdy houses with metal roofs. Mariehamn is 5 hr ferry ride from both Finland and Stockholm. It reminded me of Northern MN ,pine forest, outcrops of rocks ,and water. I see why people come to this island during the summer for vacation. I will upload pictures in a separate post because slow wifi. This port was a wonderful surprise." Today's thoughts. There is a free trolley that runs through the town. We took it from our last excursion stop in a small bay with marina. Looking back now we spent too much time wandering around the town and should have done more stops near our ship on the trolly. Also there is a maritime museum next to ship that we did not have time to visit. It was a great day with perfect weather, the best guide and had a great experience of this beautiful island. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ustowas Posted March 3 #6 Share Posted March 3 Thank you Azulann that was just what I needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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