Markets, music and a wide range of events – while summer may be the peak season in Åland, there’s plenty to experience all year round.
Åland all year round
The tar market in April is a classic sign of spring in the Maritime Quarter 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
June
13/6 Traditional Mail Rowing Contest across the Sea of Åland, Eckerö
13/6 Folkrace competition: the Vessingsboda Sprint, Lemland
14/6 Trotting, season opener, Mariehamn
19/6 Midsummer celebrations in Åland
23–30/6 Teater Gården: The Last Train, Mariehamn
27/6 Käringsundsloppet – Cycling Race, Eckerö
27/6 Folkrace competition in Vessingsboda, Lemland
July
2–5/7 Åland Rally for minicars, Mariehamn
3–11/7 Åland Dance Band Festival, Föglö
10/7 Metal Mayhem Mariehamn, Mariehamn
10–12/7 Children’s Weekend in Käringsund, Eckerö
11/7 Semesterloppet – Running race, Eckerö
11/7 Pyro and Party in the Park, Mariehamn
17–19/7 Poker Run Åland
17–25/7 Rockoff Festival, Mariehamn
18/7 Oldtime Car Show and cruising, Mariehamn
23–25/7 Saltvik Viking Market, Saltvik
27/7 Föglö Day, Föglö
31/8–1/8 Kokong Festival, Finström
31/7–2/8 Sjödagarna – Maritime festival, Mariehamn
August
1/8 Red Cross Market, Mariehamn
1–2/8 EuroFord Nordic, Mariehamn
5–8/8 Katrina Chamber Music Festival
7–9/8 Åland Opera Festival: The Magic Flute, Sund
14–16/8 Åland Sport Week, throughout Åland
20–23/8 Åland Sea Jazz
24–30/8 Åland Pride
28–29/8 Käringsund Triathlon, Eckerö
Subject to change.
