Vuosnainen by boat – a marine station next to the Åland ferry pier

Vuosnainen is a harbour village in Kustavi from which the ferries on the northern route sail to Åland via Brändö. The marine station's guest harbour is on the east side of the ferry pier.

The marine station's restaurant is known for its archipelago buffet: it has dozens of home-made dishes, and the specialities include marinated pike and perch as well as fried Baltic herring. The fish is mostly bought from fishermen in Kustavi and Brändö, and the bread comes from the marine station's own bakery.

The guest harbour in Vuosnainen is sheltered but open to south-westerly winds, and it has room for about 40 boats. The guest berths are on the large concrete pontoon pier east of the ferry pier and on a smaller pier running along the shore, which suits boats with a shallower draught. The depth in the harbour area varies from 1.2 to 4.5 metres, and boats moor with buoys. The harbour's coordinates are N 60°30.33′ E 21°14.90′ (charts 724, 733 and 29).

The marine station's harbour map marks the guest berths and the reserved berths separately, so moor at a guest berth.

The harbour is open from the beginning of April until November, and the slipway can be used all year round. The harbour fee includes the shower, toilet and electricity, and the sauna is paid for separately. According to the harbour's price list, the harbour fee applies to boats staying overnight, and day visits are free of charge.

The restaurant's dining room seats about 50 and the seaside terrace about 140. The price of the archipelago buffet is based on the weight of the food you choose, so everyone takes as much as they like. The buffet takes a break in winter.

The café is the heart of the marine station. It sells fresh pastries, mostly from its own bakery, ice cream and food from the grill, and the café shop has groceries, fishing supplies, souvenirs and sweets. You can play billiards on the terrace with a sea view. The café, restaurant and terrace are fully licensed.

There is a fuel point on the shore with 98E petrol, diesel and water. According to Seapoint, fuel is sold during the marine station's opening hours and paid for at the café checkout, so check the opening hours before you set off, especially outside the summer season. The Buster Magnum runs on 98E5.

The sauna can be booked at the marine station.

Opening hours and prices vary by season, so check the latest information on the marine station's website before you go.

The marine station has accommodation of different sizes for one night or longer. The guesthouse is about 30 metres from the shore next to the sauna and barbecue area, and each of its rooms has its own entrance and terrace. The rooms sleep from two to six people, and the group accommodation 8–14.

Close to the shoreline there are also two cottages for two and four people. The cottages have no running water; the shower and toilet are in the harbour's service building about 50 metres away.

Breakfast can be ordered in advance from the café, and you can bring your own bed linen and towels or rent them from the marine station. Keys are handed out at the café checkout. Meals can also be ordered in advance when the restaurant is otherwise closed.

When you rent the Buster Magnum from us for several days or even a week, you can stay the night and continue your trip the next day. Book accommodation directly with the provider.