SwitzerlandÅland Islands: Visa-free

SwitzerlandÅland Islands

Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Åland Islands?

Visa-free

No. Switzerland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Åland Islands for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Åland Islands139 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Finland passport holders visiting Switzerland: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Switzerland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Åland Islands?

No. Switzerland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Åland Islands for tourism.

What currency is used in Åland Islands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Åland Islands?

112.

How many countries can enter Åland Islands without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Åland Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Switzerland

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the intersection of Central, Western, and Southern Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, and Italy to the south. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau, and the Jura Mountains; the Alps cover most of the country's territory, whereas the majority of its 9 million people are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts many of the largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, and Lucerne.

CapitalBern

RegionWestern Europe

Population9.1M

Area41,284 km²

CurrencySwiss franc (1 USD ≈ 0.83 CHF)

LanguagesFrench, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh

Calling code+41

Drives on theright

TimezoneZurich (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBern Airport (BRN), 5 km

Emergency number112 / 117 / 118 / 140 / 1414 / 144 / 145

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$114,769 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11.8M (2019)

Climate in Bern

Warmest August, coolest January, driest January, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Bern, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.5°C	-2.4°C	35mm	221h
February	9.6°C	1°C	113mm	185h
March	9.5°C	0.1°C	69mm	270h
April	17.2°C	5.2°C	40mm	345h
May	17.7°C	7.4°C	94mm	330h
June	19.8°C	11.5°C	177mm	305h
July	23.9°C	14.1°C	79mm	385h
August	24.1°C	14.4°C	130mm	320h
September	20.2°C	10.8°C	54mm	299h
October	12.5°C	5.4°C	183mm	191h
November	8.9°C	1.3°C	40mm	205h
December	4.2°C	-1.4°C	121mm	128h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Switzerland is a mountainous country known globally for its neutrality, democracy, and almost-legendary affluence: Switzerland has one of the highest standards of living in the world, and prices to match.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey of Saint Gall
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Glarus thrust
Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area
La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning
Lavaux
Monte San Giorgio
Monte San Giorgio site fossils
Old City of Bern
Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes

Upcoming public holidays

September 21, 2026Bettagsmontag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

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About Åland Islands

Åland is an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland. Receiving its autonomy in 1920, it is the smallest region of Finland by both area and population (30,654), constituting 0.51% of Finland's land area and 0.54% of its population. Its official language is Swedish and the capital city is Mariehamn.

RegionNorthern Europe

Area1,580 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSwedish

Calling code+35818

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Åland Islands

Warmest August, coolest February, driest August, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Åland Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.9°C	2°C	37mm	95h
February	3.9°C	0.1°C	30mm	168h
March	4.4°C	-0.1°C	50mm	247h
April	7.6°C	1.7°C	30mm	356h
May	11.1°C	4.4°C	71mm	414h
June	20.2°C	12.3°C	39mm	471h
July	18.2°C	13°C	81mm	433h
August	20.2°C	14.3°C	23mm	420h
September	16.1°C	11.7°C	37mm	272h
October	11°C	7.7°C	90mm	157h
November	8.1°C	5.2°C	56mm	98h
December	4.7°C	2.4°C	91mm	13h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea are known for their extensive maritime history, relatively warm and sunny weather compared to the rest of the region, and popular outdoor activities. Although the islands are part of Finland, they form a self-governing autonomous territory. The islands' approximately 30,000 inhabitants (2021) mostly speak a local dialect of Swedish.

Upcoming public holidays

November 7, 2026Alla helgons dag

December 6, 2026Självständighetsdagen

December 24, 2026Julafton

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