Aland Islands

Åland is part of the Schengen Area, but not of the EU VAT union, so some items require customs clearance. If coming from abroad, pets need their passport and documented rabies and tapeworm treatment. Åland has ferry and air connections with the rest of Finland and with Sweden. Ferries call at Mariehamn, Eckerö or Långnäs, the last little but a ferry pier. Most ferries are cruise ships on their way between the two countries (see Baltic Sea ferries). In severe weather or ice conditions, ferries may occasionally omit their scheduled call at Åland or use a different Åland port. Affected passengers are normally provided with alternative arrangements. Ferries from Finland • Turku–Mariehamn/Långnäs – Viking Line and Tallink Silja sail from Turku to Mariehamn or Långnäs. Local bus route 1 serves the ferry terminals. Coaches and trains from Helsinki and Tampere connect with the ferries