Programme

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Tuesday, June 8

Let the sea LINC us
– The journey to Åland

  • Meet up at Viking Line Terminal in Turku, Finland at 7.30-8.00 am
  • Travel aboard the cruise ship Viking Glory from Turku to Åland
  • LINC 2027 registration, welcome and EU CAP Network workshop onboard
  • Lunch buffet and time to enjoy the ship and archipelago views

Opening Parade & Ceremony

  • Opening Parade through Mariehamn (meet up at 16:30)
  • Opening Ceremony aboard the historic sailing ship Pommern
  • Opening Dinner at the historic Badhuspaviljongen

Wednesday, June 9

History, Culture & European Games with team spirit

  • Guided tour to Kastelholm Castle & Jan Karlsgården Open Air museum
  • Team-building activities for everyone, and friendly competition

Cooperation Corner & thematic meetings

European Buffet at Mariehamn Town Hall

Evening dinner by the sea, overlooking Åland’s dramatic northern coastline

Thursday, June 10

Study tours

  • 11 different study tours exploring the Åland Islands

Closing Event & Gala Dinner

Detailed Programme

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Let the sea LINC us –
The Journey to Åland & Opening Ceremony

07:15
Bus transfer to Viking Line Terminal (optional, pre-booked)
Hotel Scandic Julia in Turku, Finland
07:30–08:00
Meeting point (check-in)
Viking Line Terminal in Turku, Finland

Important: All participants must have completed check-in by 08:15 at the latest.
The cruise ferry departs at 08:45 sharp and cannot wait for late arrivals.

08:00-09:00
LINC 2027 Registration
Onboard Viking Glory, Vista Room
09:00-09:30
Welcome information
Onboard Viking Glory, Vista Room
09:30-11:00
EU CAP Network Workshop:
The future of Leader
Onboard Viking Glory, Vista Room
11:00-13:00 (in two sittings)
Lunch Buffet:

  • Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring Nordic flavours, fresh fish and seafood, a variety of hot and cold dishes, and tempting desserts

Onboard Viking Glory, deck 10
12:30-14:00
Free time:

  • Explore the ship and visit the shops, or simply relaxe and enjoy the beautiful archipelago views

Onboard Viking Glory
14:10
Arrival in Mariehamn

  • Busses to the hotels for check-in

Western Harbour, Mariehamn
16:30
Meeting point for Parade
Miramarparken, Mariehamn
17:00
Opening Parade
Along Torggatan and through the beautiful Esplanade
17:30
Opening Ceremony

  • Speeches, LINC 2027 Group photo

Onboard the historic sailing ship Pommern
19:00
Opening Dinner

  • Speeches and performances

Badhuspaviljongen, a historic seaside pavilion in Mariehamn

Culture, history and European Games & Cooperation Corner EU CAP Network

08:30
Meeting point:
To be announced
12:00
Lunch
Enjoy lunch in the welcoming surroundings of Smakbyn, where Åland’s food culture, local ingredients and culinary craftsmanship take centre stage.
Kastelholm, Sund
13:00
Free time
Take time to explore the surroundings, discover local food and crafts, browse the shop or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic area.
Kastelholm, Sund
14:30
Transfer to Mariehamn
Kastelholm, Sund
15:00-17:00
Cooperation corner facilitated by the EU CAP Network

  • LEADER transnational cooperation meeting, Chair person’s meeting and Mayor’s meeting (optional)

Meeting point: To be announced
17:00
European Buffet
Town hall of Mariehamn
18:30
Transfer to Havsvidden Resort & Conference
Meeting point: Town Hall of Mariehamn
19:30
Dinner at Havsvidden
Enjoy dinner in a unique setting on Åland’s northern coastline, surrounded by the sea and the beautiful red granite landscape
Havsvidden Resort & Conference, Geta
22:00
Transfer to Mariehamn

Study tours

11 Study Tours Exploring the Ålands Islands

19:00 - open end
Closing Gala Dinner
Badhuspaviljongen