Why go
- Autonomous region of Finland.
- Known for Kastelholm Castle, vikings, viking ship museums, viking musems.
- Served by Kumlinge Airfield.
History
Åland is an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland. Receiving its autonomy in 1920, it is the smallest region of Finland by both area and population (30,654), constituting 0.51% of Finland's land area and 0.54% of its population. Its official language is Swedish and the capital city is Mariehamn.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- NextJet 2N (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Stockholm, Turku
- Finnair AY (ATR 72) · 1 route: Helsinki*
- Flybe BE (ATR 72) · 1 route: Helsinki
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kumlinge Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Mariehamn, 16 km); routes include Skarpnåtö (Hammarland) - Snäckö (Geta), Silja Line: Turku => Mariehamn => Stockholm, Silja Line: Stockholm => Mariehamn => Turku.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Åland Islands (Finland). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.