Telegrafen is the latest addition to the shopping scene in Åland. Mariehamn with its shopping galleries is perfect for those looking for a wide range of shops, cafés, and restaurants close to each other.
Telegrafen Gallery on Torggatan 6 offers a brand-new meeting place in Mariehamn. The recently opened shopping gallery is an interesting construction in itself. Its façade is decorated with Åland’s first living green wall, while inside under the glass ceiling, you’ll discover one of the town’s oldest stone buildings—a former telegraph station dating back to 1928. This gives the entire gallery a sense of having a small square within the town. Restaurant Sjöfolk has its seating under the oak tree on the square and on the balcony overlooking the indoor facades. The former telegraph station houses Sjöfolk’s wine bar.
Inside the gallery you also find Åland Tourist Information and Visit Åland, Alko, Varuboden City supermarket, Wykes Deli, Café Å, Zic Zac selling clothes, eyewear at Synsam and the organic hairdresser Ekoforia. Additionally, the indoor climate is pleasant year-round.
Despite being completely new, the facade of Telegrafen blends so seamlessly into the townscape that it feels like the gallery has been here for decades.
New shops in the Sittkoff Gallery
Several shops and services have recently opened in Mariehamn’s other major gallery, Sittkoff on Torggatan 13. The newcomers are Normal, Din Sko and Rituals. Tara offers clothing for both women and men. Other shops include Lekia, Hasses Ur & Guld, and Wickströms Ur & Guld. Espresso House is a popular choice for a coffee break, while Sittkoffska Gården, Boquerian, and Hesburger serve both lunch and dinner.
Maxinge shopping centre
Just a stone’s throw from Mariehamn lies Maxinge shopping centre, next to Jysk and Stadium Outlet. Maxinge houses chain stores such as H&M, KappAhl and Clas Ohlson, as well as the fashion store of Modex, shoe shop Eurosko, and Team Sportia selling sportswear. Here you’ll also find Iwa Café & Bistro, Pizza Diablo, and the supermarket Sparhallen.
