Vital statistics
Capital: Mariehamn Population: 30,000
Language: Swedish
Time: GMT+2
International dialling code: +358
Visas: Not required by UK nationals
Money: Euro (€), currently around €1.17 to the UK£
When to go
Main visitor season, when most attractions are open. During peak summer months (June-August), temperatures are 15-25°C. June has long, light evenings and midsummer celebrations; August sees warmer sea temperatures. July is popular with Swedish