Åland Islands - Discover 6,700 islands

Find your own favourite places

The unique Åland archipelago offers spectacular ways to experience the pristine nature through e.g. hiking, kayaking and fishing, as well as genuine islander lifestyle, strong maritime culture and great culinary experiences. The fantastic island world with its interesting sights, historic places, museums and medieval churches, boat and fishing trips, nature trails and lookout towers, galleries, cafés, restaurants and farm shops are waiting for you. Come and find your own oasis by the sea, on the ice, on a private island, on the rocks, on hiking trails and in spa and pools.
Discover Åland in winter
Visit spectacular events

There are plenty of events planned in Åland for the 2021–2022 period. At the moment preparations for the Tall Ships Races 2021 mega-event are in full swing, as are celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Åland’s autonomy. Do you want to experience the spectacular events on spot? Read more and be sure to book your stay in good time ahead of the events.
Take part in exciting events
Enjoy the taste of Åland

Locally produced ingredients and new ideas are bubbling in pots and pans as local gastronomers enthusiastically combine traditional Åland foods and culinary skills. What is your best food memory from Åland?
Find out more about the culinary Åland
Arrange a wedding or party in Åland

Are you planning a wedding or other fabulous parties? The beautiful Åland provides many facilities and restaurants where you can arrange a wedding, birthday party, family reunion or why not a staff party! Åland is also the perfect destination to “run away” and have an intimate celebration. Photographer: Marcus Borenius.
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Fall in love with the cosy island pace

Åland is made for a relaxing and tasty weekend getaway. Come and spend some stress-free days on your own, with a friend, partner or with the whole family. Breathe in the fresh archipelago air, relax, go hiking in the inspiring archipelago nature and stroll around in the harmonious, cosy harbour and shipping town of Mariehamn. Why not take an unforgettable boat or fishing trip together with a local guide, too? Enjoy local gastronomic experiences and travel in time at local museums. Welcome to get a taste of Åland!
Read our list of ten sustainable activities in Åland
Visit museums in Åland

The museums in Åland have many interesting stories to tell. The exhibitions have everything from hunting, fishing and the dramatic postal route across the sea, to archipelago culture, shipping traditions, fire engines and art history.
Learn more about Åland’s history by visiting a museum
What, where, when?

There is always something going on in the Åland Islands. There are exciting events all year round. During winter there are lots of exhibitions, jazz evenings, concerts and other live music, as well as theatre, dance, the Met Opera performances and different theme days to choose from. Stay tuned for events 2020 that include e.g. restaurant and literature days, film, spring and music festivals, fishing contests, running races and many other (sports) events!
Browse the events calendar and find your favourites
Where to stay in Åland?

Where do you want to stay in Åland? You can choose among various options in different places in the Åland Islands – in Mariehamn, in the countryside and on the different islands. Stay conveniently in a comfortable hotel, a cosy B&B or in a well equipped, winter insulated cottage by the sea − or even on your own island. Now you can even travel with your horse and book Bed&Box for your stay.
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Films of Åland

Visit Åland proudly presents several theme films, among them a film of Åland produced for British Airways. Enjoy the very best these islands have to offer.
Discover the Åland islands - islands like no others, islands to love

Discover 6,700 islands

Åland has 6,700 named islands and additionally 20,000 smaller islands and islets waiting for you to discover. Simply make up your mind as to what to do and see, where, when, how and with whom! This site provides you with further information, maps and contact details.

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Tall Ships Races foto Henrik Nygård — Spectacular events planned in Åland

Spectacular events are planned in Åland for the 2021–2022 period: The Tall Ships Races and the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Åland’s autonomy. Read more and be sure to book your stay in good time ahead of the events.

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Attractions and places worth experiencing along the Åland Archipelago Trail

There are lots of attractions and places worth experiencing along the Åland Archipelago Trail that runs across the main island of Åland and then on eastwards, partly through the north-eastern archipelago and partly through the south-eastern section.

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Discover Åland’s beautiful winter landscapes

Celebrate Christmas, “Lillajul” (“Little Christmas”) or New Year in Åland, or spend a few days in the archipelago and see all the glitter and sparkle of this glorious spot in the depth of winter.

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Sleep eco-friendly close to nature

Nature and sea are close to you wherever you choose to stay in Åland. If you’re after eco-friendly accommodation, there are many options to choose from.

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Ten sustainable activities

Åland offers plenty of activities that are kind to the environment, and many of them are free. We have listed ten of them to give you inspiration! Experience Åland sustainably.

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Welcome to culinary Åland!

New ideas are bubbling in pots and pans as local gastronomers enthusiastically head toward the future armed with traditional Åland foods and culinary skills.

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Bröllop, wedding, photo Marcus Borenius — Archipelago weddings and fabulous parties in Åland

Åland is the perfect destination for weddings and parties.

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Our Partners

Take the red ships to Åland

It is easy to travel to Åland with Viking Line. Our ships call at Åland several times per day from both Finland and Sweden and the fun starts on board. Viking Line will help you book the travel package.

Individual travel with ferry, accommodation and events ashore
Group travel and conference
Sports- and school trips

Accommodation at hotel or cottage

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To Åland in two hours

In just two hours you will travel to Åland with Eckerö Linjen and only one click from here we give you many reasons to book the rest of your holiday with us.

Accommodation in cottage, guest house or hotel
Travel packages including boat trip, accommodation and activities
Group travel and conferences

You can call it a wide range of options. We call it complete travel packages!

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New luxurious experiences

Let us pamper you. Enjoy the holiday atmosphere on a Silja Line ship to the Åland Islands, while enjoying spending time with friends or family, feasting on delicious food, making great, affordable finds in our shop and letting our top entertainers carry you away. After a couple of twirls on the dance floor you’re there.

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Visit Åland

Find your own favourite places

Visit spectacular events

Enjoy the taste of Åland

Arrange a wedding or party in Åland

Fall in love with the cosy island pace

Visit museums in Åland

What, where, when?

Where to stay in Åland?

Films of Åland

The Åland Islands

Featured

Spectacular events planned in Åland

Attractions and places worth experiencing along the Åland Archipelago Trail

Discover Åland’s beautiful winter landscapes

Sleep eco-friendly close to nature

Ten sustainable activities

Welcome to culinary Åland!

Long-distance skating

Archipelago weddings and fabulous parties in Åland

Our Partners

Take the red ships to Åland

To Åland in two hours

New luxurious experiences