PAID CONTENT FOR HOTELL & RESTAURANG GULLVIVAN
PAID CONTENT FOR HOTELL & RESTAURANG GULLVIVAN
Hotell & Restaurang Gullvivan ÅLAND ISLANDS, FINLAND
The Åland Northeast Archipelago draws travellers with its tranquil waterways, forested islands and open horizons. Visitors come to slow down, explore by boat or on foot, and enjoy the understated beauty of this maritime landscape, where the rhythm of life is set by the sea. On the island of Brändö, this calm is easily accessible yet feels far from the everyday rush. Situated along the shoreline and the trees,
Hotell & Restaurang Gullvivan offers a peaceful base for exploring the archipelago. Operated by Brändö Fritidsservice Ab, the hotel has long welcomed both visitors and locals. Its 31 comfortable rooms provide views of either lake or sea, creating a quiet retreat in every season — from the long, luminous days of summer to the crisp clarity of winter. The hotel’s restaurant, seating up to 100 guests,
reflects the simplicity and warmth of Nordic dining. Large windows frame the surrounding water, keeping the landscape in view with every meal. The menu focuses on familiar, well-prepared dishes using local ingredients, served in a relaxed,
informal atmosphere. In warmer months, the terrace extends the dining space outdoors, where meals are accompanied by the sounds of the water and the breeze through the trees. For those keen to explore, Gullvivan provides
direct access to the outdoors. Guests can swim from the shoreline, unwind in the traditional sauna or gather around a barbecue as the light stretches late into the evening. The hotel’s guest harbour also makes it convenient for travellers arriving by sea. Brändö Fritidsservice Ab offers equipment and
activities for exploring the archipelago: kayaks and boats open up the surrounding islands, while fishing — guided or independent — is a popular pastime. On land, gentle activities such as mini golf, pétanque and frisbee golf reflect the hotel’s easygoing, communal spirit. Warm and unpretentious, Hotell & Restaurang
Gullvivan offers more than just a place to stay. It provides a connection to Åland’s natural rhythms, where quiet mornings, open water and unhurried days leave guests refreshed and grounded, carrying a sense of calm long after they depart.
DON’T MISS Explore Åland’s sparkling waterways and hidden coves by kayak, then unwind lakeside or in Gullvivan’s welcoming sauna
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KEY FEATURES • 31 rooms with lake or sea views • On-site restaurant with panoramic terrace
• Traditional sauna & swimming access • Guest harbour with marina facilities
KEY ACTIVITIES • Kayaking & boat rental in the archipelago
• Sport fishing & guided fishing trips • Mini golf, pétanque & frisbee golf • Swimming, sauna & coastal walks
GET IN TOUCH
hotellgullvivan.com +358 40 537 1777
gullvivan@aland.net
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