Why go
- Capital and largest city of Åland.
- Served by Mariehamn Airport (MHQ).
History
Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous region of Finland, and the seat of its government and parliament.
Restaurants & places to go
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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
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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 Mariehamn Airport (MHQ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MHQ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Helsinki, Stockholm, Turku). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Mariehamn, 1.1 km); routes include Kobba Klintar, Rödhamn, Mariehamn – Åbo.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mariehamn, Åland (Finland). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.