Markets, music events and lots of fun events - summer may be the hot time for events in Åland, but there's plenty of fun happening at other times of year too.
Åland all year round
The tar market in April is a classic sign of spring in the Sjökvarteret neighbourhood of Mariehamn, where people gather to enjoy crafts, Åland delicacies and a maritime atmosphere.
Summer brings festivals, markets and late nights by the sea - perfect for al fresco dining and warm memories.
In September, the Harvest Festival celebrates autumn with local food, music and market activities.
As winter arrives, the Christmas streets light up and the Christmas markets spread the atmosphere with crafts, treats and maybe a meeting with Father Christmas.
Below are some of the upcoming events that make Åland come alive all year round.
Upcoming events in Åland
13-18/6 Alandia Cup, football tournament for 11-year-olds
14/6 Postrodden over the Sea of Åland, Eckerö
14/6 Presummer concert with Orphei Drängar, Alandica Kultur och Kongress, Mariehamn
20/6 Midsummer celebrations in Åland
22-27/6 Ålands XLIX Orgel festival
26-29/6 Archipelagon 2 - Nordic SF and Fantasy Convention, Alandica Kultur och Kongress, Mariehamn
28-29/6 Käringsundsloppet, Käringsund Resort, Eckerö
4-6/7 Music theatre Katrina, Alandica Kultur och Kongress, Mariehamn
5-12/7 Ålands dansbandsfestival, Restaurang Seagram, Föglö
5/7 Concert, Pyro and Party in the Park, Badhusparken, Mariehamn
11-13/7 Childrens weekend in Käringsund, Käringsund Resort, Eckerö
12/7 Semesterloppet in Käringsund, Käringsund Resort, Eckerö
18-26/7 Rockoff Festival, Torget in Mariehamn
19/7 Oldtime Car Show and cruising in Mariehamn, Ålandstravet Mariehamn
24-26/7 Viking market in Saltvik, Kvarnbo
5-9/8 Katrina Chamber Music Festival with the theme "The Little Mermaid"
13-16/8 Åland Sport Week, Mariehamn
15-17/8 Åland Sea Jazz, Alandica Kultur och Kongress, Mariehamn
22-23/8 Käringsund Triathlon, Käringsund Resort, Eckerö
18/9 Standup show: Carl Stanley - ursäkta min skånska (in swedish), Alandica Kultur och Kongress, Mariehamn
19-21/9 Skördefesten på Åland, Harvest festival
20-21/9 Åland Swimrun, Käringsund Resort, Eckerö
16-19/9 Autumn holiday open at Kastelholm Castle
1/11 Åland Marathon and ½ Marathon, Mariebad, Mariehamn
29/11 Christmas market at Jan Karlsgården in Sund
24/12 Tomteloppet in Mariehamn
