Lisa Rydell

The Town of Mariehamn

In Mariehamn you have the nature as your closest neighbor, no matter where you live. Here you will find all the necessary services within a few kilometers. More and more people choose to live in this maritime town. Children's daycare centre, school and jobs are never further than 10 minutes from your home. Many newcomers say that safety is the key word characterizing the local society. The distances are short and traffic jams almost non-existing, which allows more time for life and free time. The wide range of active sports clubs and culture associations makes it easy for you to participate in experiences and focus on your favourite hobbies. Mariehamn is the first municipality in Finland to have obtained the international ISO14001-certification, for managing its environmental impacts and responsibilities.