The local traffic and road network in Åland
There is much to see and discover in a small space in Åland. The
main island - as the natives say - is no larger than 45 kilometres from
north to south and 50 kilometres from east to west.
The short distances make Åland suitable for travelling by car, MC or bicycle. There are also many taxis on the islands.
The public transport
The public transport in
Åland consists of both buses and archipelago ferries. The bus routes
start at the bus station near the main library in Mariehamn. You can
choose between 5 different lines that take you farther out to the
different parishes on the main island.
Where the roads end you can continue your trip among the islands in
the archipelago onboard the archipelago ferries run by Ålandstrafiken.
The ferry ride is free for persons but there is a small
fee for bicycles, motorcycles, cars and caravans. A ride with the archipelago
ferries must be booked in advance. Especially in the summer you have to
make your reservations well in advance.
Contact Ålandstrafiken by calling: +358 18 525 100 for booking and further information about public transport.
Bicycle ferry
If you discover Åland by bicycle, the bicycle ferries
are an alternative. Together with the bicycle routes they create a
connected network of roads which means you never have to backtrack. The
bicycle ferries run according to a timetable in June, July and August.
In
Åland's only town, Mariehamn, the city bus is free. All bus routes
start and end centrally near the crossing Nygatan/Torggatan. With the
city buses you can make round trips both north and south in Mariehamn