Ferries to Aland
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You can book ferries to Aland with either Viking Line or Tallink Silja Line. Both offer frequent sailings from nearby Finland and Sweden to the lsland of Aland which is situated off the coast of Finland. The main ferry ports include Mariehamn and Langnas.
You can book ferries to Aland including the latest Aland ferry deals or view all Aland Island ferry timetables and travelling information online with AFerry.com.
Ferries to Aland - Destination Overview
The Aland island group lies between Sweden and Finland in the northern Baltic Sea. The Aland archipelago consists of some 6500 islands and skerries with a total land area of 1481 sq km. Only 65 islands are inhabited by the current population of 26,200 people. The largest island is the main island of Aland, 50km long, 45km wide and inhabited by 90% of the population.
Although Aland is a province of Finland, it has a right of self-government and its own flag. The only official language in Aland is Swedish. Its largest municipality is the port town of Mariehamm, which is its only major town.
Mariehamm was founded in 1861, while Aland and Finland were part of the Russian empire. Maria, consort of Tsar Alexander II of Russia gave the town her name. Today it is the centre of political and economic activity in Aland. Major attractions include the preserved museum ship Pommern, the Aland Maritime museum and the Maritime Quarter in the Eastern Harbour. Aland also has a rich ancient history which stretches back to 4200BC when the first inhabitants arrived. From the 4th century on Swedish Vikings inhabited the Islands leaving behind a number of significant archaeological sites.
The Aland Islands have a mild year round climate with an average temperature in July of just 16 degrees Celsius; however winter temperatures are often below -5 degrees Celsius. The mild climate has endowed Aland with a rich vegetation and diverse flora and the beautiful nature of the islands is certainly one of the most important reasons for visiting the islands. The islands are dotted with medieval churches and small fishing villages. They are the perfect location for a stress-free and quiet getaway, for bicycle tours and camping.
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Ferries to Aland - Map of Routes |
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