What would your first choice be? Viking Days and Sea Days? Music of all kinds? Food and drink with flavours from the archipelago? land hosts a wide range of popular events. Which of them suits you best? Several of these events are listed at www.visitaland.com!
Rockoff 22–30 July Åland’s biggest music festival is held on the Mariehamn market square. There is a wide array of artists, with both new stars and old favourites. After-parties with live music are held in many of Mariehamn’s pubs. www.rockoff.nu
Harvest Festival 16–18 September Popular autumn festival in Åland! Many farms out in the countryside will open their doors to visitors and offer activities for people of all ages, including everything from jumping into hay bales to sightseeing on pastures. Food, drink, local produce and foods will be available for purchase on the farms.
Ålands Sea Days July The Maritime Quarter on the Mariehamn waterfront is the headquarters for Sea Days, which offers a host of activities for the whole family. In the evenings, guests can enjoy live music between the storehouses. Visitors can purchase handicrafts, food and drink. www.alandssjodagar.ax
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Viking Market 28–30 July One of the biggest Viking-themed markets in Europe. Viking visitors from the east and west will be landing in Åland. The Vikings live in tents, cook over an open fire and offer a wide variety of activities. Some sing and dance, while others engage in combat. There are several buildings on the market grounds done up in a Viking style and a stately Viking longboat is within walking distance. Food, drink and handicrafts are sold at the market. www.fibula.ax/vikingmarknad
MORE EVENTS VERA FILM FESTIVAL, 16-20 March. MARIEHAMN LITERATURE DAYS 24-27 March. ÅLAND MARITIME DAY - seminars and exhibition, Alandica, 12 May. ÅLAND IN GREENERY 28-29 May.
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ÅLAND AUTONOMY DAY, 9 June. TRADITIONAL MIDSUMMER CELEBRATIONS 24 JUNE. ÅLAND ORGAN FESTIVAL, 26 June-1 July. ÅLAND DANCE BAND FESTIVAL, Föglö, 11-16 July.
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KATRINA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, 9-13 August. CULTURE NIGHT IN MARIEHAMN, 12 August. ÅLAND PRIDE 22-28 August; Parade 27 August. CHRISTMAS MARKET AT JAN KARLSGÅRDEN, 26 November.
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