In the 19th century, a lighthouse was built on Huvudskär, and customs and pilotage staff lived on the island in big, new buildings – Lotshuset (Pilot House) and Tullhuset (Customs House). Visitors are mesmerised by the proximity of the sea, looking out on the outskirts of the archipelago and observing the birds and seals. The lovely old buildings make Huvudskär one of the most popular painting motifs in the archipelago. Tullhuset, which is on Ålandsskär, has 29 beds in total, divided into three flats with their own kitchens and four rooms that share two kitchens.
Accommodation in tullhuset
Tullkammaren
This flat has one room plus a kitchen. The room sleeps four people in two bunk beds. The kitchen has a gas-fired hob with two burners, as well as a refrigerator and houseware for four people.
Mästerlotsen
The flat has two rooms plus a kitchen. The rooms have three bunk beds, a total of six beds. The kitchen has a gas-fired hob with two burners, as well as a refrigerator and houseware for six people.
Utsikten
This flat has one room plus a kitchen. The room sleeps four people in two bunk beds. The kitchen has a gas-fired hob with two burners, as well as a refrigerator and houseware for four people.
Fyrvaktaren 1
Consists of a room with three single beds. You share the Fyrvaktaren kitchen.
Fyrvaktaren 2
Consists of a room with three single beds. You share the Fyrvaktaren kitchen.
Fyrvaktaren kitchen
Shared between Fyrvaktaren 1 and 2. The kitchen has a gas-fired hob with two burners, as well as two refrigerators and houseware for eight people.
Telegrafisten
Consists of one room that sleeps three in a bunk bed and one single bed. You share a kitchen.
Postföreståndaren
Consists of one room that sleeps four in two bunk beds. You share a kitchen.
Shared kitchen for Telegrafisten and Postföreståndaren
Shared between the Telegrafisten and Postföreståndaren rooms. The kitchen has a gas-fired hob with two burners, as well as two refrigerators and houseware for seven people.
Check-in and check-out
Check-in and check-out at 11.30 a.m.
Bedding
Sleeping bags are not allowed in the beds, so remember to bring bed linens. Blankets and pillows are available for all beds.
Pets
Pets are only permitted in Tullkammaren and Mästerlotsen in Tullhuset.
Rowing boat
Tullhuset has three rowing boats that are shared between the flats.
Life vests available: two 15–30 kg, four 30–50 kg, three 50–70 kg, four 70–90 kg, two 90+ kg.
Please note
- There is no shop on Huvudskär. You must bring along everything you want.
- There is no toilet, shower, electricity or running water. There are outhouse and a fresh-water well.
- Stay on the paths when you go for walks on the island – the vegetation is very fragile.
