Kumlinge

Kumlinge consists of more than 800 islands, four of which are inhabited. This number of islands draws attention to individual places and their different highlights. On Seglinge, a hiking trail follows a circular route; there is also a disc golf course with nine baskets. On the main island of Kumlinge, the 12.5-kilometre hiking trail “Kumlinge åttan” runs. Public beaches, a tennis court and a pharmacy offer further insights into everyday life and leisure on Kumlinge. For your holiday planning, the key question is which places and activities you would like to shape your stay.

Hiking trails and potholes at Delet

Along the Delet coastline on Seglinge, there are potholes in the rock. They formed during the Ice Age, when stones ground holes into the rock. The way they formed also makes this stretch interesting for travellers who, when hiking, want to pay attention to geological features as well as follow a route. The hiking trail on Seglinge follows a circular route. This is a different planning consideration from the trail’s length: on the main island of Kumlinge, the “Kumlinge åttan” hiking trail is 12.5 kilometres long. This gives you two distinct points of reference: the circular route on Seglinge and a specific distance on the main island.

Disc golf on Seglinge

The disc golf course on Seglinge has nine baskets. It was established in spring 2020. These details give a clear picture of the course. If you would like to weigh up different kinds of activities during your trip, you can consider the circular trail and the disc golf course as two different ways to spend time on Seglinge.

Beaches, tennis and a distinctive pharmacy building

Kumlinge has public beaches as well as a tennis court. They offer options for different leisure interests: time by the water and tennis. This distinction can be helpful when planning your holiday if you would like to include time at the beach or tennis in your daily itinerary. The pharmacy on Kumlinge is housed in a small building. Its original interior has been preserved since the pharmacy opened. This well-preserved interior gives the everyday place its own historical character, setting it apart from outdoor activities.

Choose a holiday base to suit your plans

When choosing a holiday apartment, it is worth matching your plans to specific place names. If Delet, the potholes or the circular trail are your main focus, base your search on Seglinge. If you are particularly interested in “Kumlinge åttan”, the public beaches or tennis, the main island of Kumlinge is the right point of reference for your planning. When considering accommodation, check whether its location suits the activities you want to focus on. This way, you can choose your holiday base to match your travel interests rather than deciding on the basis of the number of islands alone.

Discover more destinations: Brändö, Föglö.

For the broader travel overview: Åland Archipelago.