Mariehamn - Åland

The Åland Islands enjoy a mild continental climate, characterised by moderately cold winters and relatively cool summers (averages for July, the hottest month, lie around 15 degrees Celsius). Since summers don't tend to get particularly warm, visiting in July will allow you to experience the archipelago's best weather, and possibly witness some of Åland's famous festivities, which occur throughout the month. Arriving the month before - in June - will allow you to join in on the famous Midsummer celebrations, and witness the "midnight sun".

There are three ferry companies: Viking Line, Tallink Silja, and Eckerölinjen. They have services from Stockholm, Grisslehamn and Norrtälje in Sweden, as well as from Turku and Helsinki in Finland and from Tallinn in Estonia and Riga in Latvia. The Western Harbour in Mariehamn: Arrival of cruise ships and car/passenger ferries. Viking Line, Tallink Silja, Birka Cruise and Ånedinlinjen. Berghamn on Eckerö (to the west of the main island): Arrival of Eckerö Linjen’s ferry from Grisslehamn. Långnäs Harbour in Lumparland (to the east of the main island): Arrival of Viking Line’s and Tallink Silja’s ferries night-time. Arrival of Skärgårdstrafiken’s (archipelago ferry services) ferries from Korpo, Finnish mainland. Hummelvik: Arrival of Skärgårdstrafiken’s ferry from Brändö corresponding with a connection to Gustavs in Finland. Skärgårdstrafiken (Archipelago ferry services): Traffic to and from Åland’s eastern archipelago, as well as Gustavs and Korpo in Finland. Tallinksilja +46 8 22 21 40 From Finland: +358 600 15 700 www.tallinksilja.se Eckerö Linjen +46 175 25 8000 From Finland: +358 18 28 000 www.eckerolinjen.se Viking Line +46 8 452 40 00 From Finland: +358 18 26 000 www.vikingline.se

The Mariehamn International Airport is located a mere 5-minute car ride from downtown Mariehamn. There is no direct public transport connection, since the airport is located only 2km away from the city. Most visitors hire a cab at the airport (+3581810066). Air Åland +358 18 17110 www.airaland.com

Röde Orm Public transport in Mariehamn is free of charge. See the time table and bus routes at www.rodeorm.ax Note that in the summer the buses are replaced in part by cosy tourist trains. Ålandstrafiken There are five bus services on Åland. All of them depart from the bus station in Mariehamn. The buses are comfortable and the fares are low. For more information on time tables, routes and fares, go to: www.alandstrafiken.ax

230 volt, 50 Hz European-style 2-pin plugs