Live and reside

Life and everyday routines are a little easier in Åland. Enjoy a safe and well-organised society while always being close to nature and activities. Plus, it’s so nice to leave behind all those hours sitting in a car or on public transport.

We want you to thrive, so we have gathered everything you need to more easily find your way into society and create a life in Åland. From housing, healthcare, childcare and school to tips on fun things to fill your free time with.

Can you buy a house in Åland? - Yes!

You can buy a home when you move to Åland to work and live. Here you will find everything from houses with their own garden to semi-detached houses and modern apartments. Where will you best thrive?

Find your home

Do you want to rent or buy? Live in a house or in an apartment? In the countryside, in the archipelago or in Mariehamn Here you can read more about different accommodation options in Åland.

Comprehensive schools in Åland

Åland is divided into the South Åland school district, the North Åland school district and the Mariehamn school district. Here you will find maps and contact information for all schools in Åland (in Swedish).

Find comprehensive schools in Åland

Åland is an autonomous island region

Åland belongs to Finland but is an autonomous island region. Autonomy means that Åland has its own legislation in many areas. This means that some laws may differ between Åland and mainland Finland, while others—for which Åland does not have the right to enact its own laws—are the same as in Finland.

Åland in brief