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Åland Islands

Northern Europe · ALA

Editorial Snapshot

Why Go To Åland Islands

Aland is a quiet Baltic archipelago built for slow travel, cycling, and sea views rather than big-ticket sightseeing. It is best approached as a summer island break based around Mariehamn with short ferry hops and coastal day rides.

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Island breaksCyclingCoastal tripsSlow travelNature travel

Things To See

Mariehamn
Aland Archipelago
Kastelholm Castle
Bomarsund Fortress
Eckero
Kobba Klintar

Best Months

JunJulAugSep

Best Months For Winter Travel

JanFebMarApr

Know Before You Go

Summer ferries and accommodation can fill early, so book ahead if you want specific islands or cottages.
A compact base and day trips are more rewarding than trying to move every night.

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Country Data

Stats At A Glance

Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Åland Islands.

Quick Facts

Capital: Mariehamn
Population: 30,654
Area: 1,580 km²
Region: Northern Europe

Languages

Swedish

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Monthly Climate Averages

These weather averages are based on data for Mariehamn (60.12°N, 19.90°E).

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TempRainSunSnow

Jan-0.2°C52mm1.9h19cm

Feb-0.1°C37mm4.3h17cm

Mar1.2°C36mm7.4h14cm

Apr4.2°C27mm11.2h6cm

May9.1°C41mm13.0h1cm

Jun14.6°C38mm14.7h–

Jul17.4°C54mm14.5h–

Aug17.1°C64mm12.1h–

Sep13.2°C51mm9.1h–

Oct8.2°C62mm5.3h0cm

Nov4.5°C57mm2.5h5cm

Dec1.4°C52mm1.6h10cm

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temp (°C)	-0.2	-0.1	1.2	4.2	9.1	14.6	17.4	17.1	13.2	8.2	4.5	1.4
Rain (mm)	52	37	36	27	41	38	54	64	51	62	57	52
Sun (hrs/day)	1.9	4.3	7.4	11.2	13.0	14.7	14.5	12.1	9.1	5.3	2.5	1.6
Snow (cm)	19	17	14	6	1	–	–	–	–	0	5	10

Food & Cuisine

32/100

Food and dining score

Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.

Luxury Infrastructure

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Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data