Douglas is situated in a bay formed by the confluence of the rivers and Dhoo Glass. The Manx Museum in Finch Road is dedicated to the history of the island. Works by local artists and finds from the time of the Celts and Vikings are on display. In Ballasalla, are the ruins of Rushen Abbey, founded in 1134 and disbanded later than the mainland was similar abbeys. Who the Fairy Bridge (Feenbrucke) crossed in the middle of the island, the tradition to greet the fairies, to pull no misfortune upon himself. Creigneish is the southernmost point of the island. Shrouded in mystery, the six chambers of the grave or Meayll Circles Mull.
In Manx Open Air Folk Museum can be visited thatched cottages that are occupied in the summer. Beyond the Sound Calf Calf of the islets is one. This nature reserve, which is just outside the breeding season by boat from Port Erin accessible, home to many rare sea birds and seals. Kippers from Peel, a picturesque fishing village on the west coast are well known. A causeway connects the city with the island of St. Patrick. Of particular interest is the tiny cathedral and Peel Castle, a fortified castle of red sandstone. An electric mountain railway runs from Laxey to the summit of Snaefell. Of the 620 meter high mountain can be seen in clear weather as far as England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Museums: free Manx Museum in Douglas on the Hill Crellin, open weekdays, admission. Open-air Museum Manx Cottages, Creigneish. Nautical Museum, Bridge Street, Castletown. Grove Rural Life Museum, Andreas Road, Ramsey. Railway Museum, Port Erin. Likewise, a motorcycle museum at Snaefell, the motor museum at Port Erin in the Church Road and a Photographical museum in the beach road. Odin’s Raven is a Viking long boat house that can be visited in Peel on Mill Road East.


Museums: free Manx Museum in Douglas on the Hill Crellin, open weekdays, admission. Open-air Museum Manx Cottages, Creigneish. Nautical Museum, Bridge Street, Castletown. Grove Rural Life Museum, Andreas Road, Ramsey. Railway Museum, Port Erin. Likewise, a motorcycle museum at Snaefell, the motor museum at Port Erin in the Church Road and a Photographical museum in the beach road. Odin’s Raven is a Viking long boat house that can be visited in Peel on Mill Road East.