Åland Islands

The terrain of the Åland Islands ranges from low rocky skerries in the outer archipelago to cultivated plains on Fasta Åland, creating a distinctly maritime province in the Baltic Sea. Finland’s autonomous, Swedish-speaking region lies between Sweden and mainland Finland, with ferries and small harbours central to daily life. Mariehamn, the capital, is a port town associated with the islands’ seafaring tradition, while medieval Kastelholm Castle recalls Åland’s strategic place in northern Baltic history. Åland is also demilitarised under an international arrangement dating from 1921. Find related webcams around the Åland archipelago to build a fuller picture of these Baltic islands.

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