Aland Ferries
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You can book Aland Ferries using A Ferry UK quickly and easily at the lowest price. For more information on the Aland Ferries routes please visit Viking Line Ferries and discover the beautiful and stress free Aland Islands.
The Aland Islands group, comprising over 6000 islands, is located in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland. The main language is Swedish, dating back from the 13th century when the islands still belonged to the King of Sweden. At the beginning of the 19th century, Aland was claimed by Russia and it was not until 1921 that it was restored to its Scandinavian 'owner' again, in this instant, Finland. Although the islands have a certain form of autonomy, they still form a province of Finland nowadays, not in the least because Finland' guaranteed the preservation of the Swedish language, culture and self-government.
The Aland Islands consist of a Main Island, Fasta Aland, with 90% of the population living here. Fasta Aland is separated by open water from the coast of Sweden, 40 kilometers (25 mi) to the west. In the east, the Aland archipelago is virtually contiguous with the Finnish Archipelago Sea.
Mariehamn is actually a town rather than a city, the only town in, and the capital of, Aland. It represents the only port of call on the Viking and Silja lines between Sweden and Finland. It is a stunningly attractive town with many wide streets and a multitude of green spaces. There are five bus routes from Mariehamn, numbers 4 and 5 giving access to the FREE inter-island ferries.
The Aland Islands have a mild climate with an average temperature in July of +16 degrees Celsius and in February of - 4 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.
For more information please visit the Aland tourist site.
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Aland Ferries - Operators |
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Aland Ferries - Map of Routes |
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