Finland & Åland
Viking festivals and markets in Finland & Åland
The Åland Islands, between Sweden and Finland, host one of the largest Viking markets in the Nordics at Saltvik every July, reachable by ferry from Stockholm or Turku.
Upcoming
July 29–31, 2027
Preliminary
Saltvik, Finland & Åland
The Saltvik Viking Market is held over the last weekend of July at the Viking Village in Kvarnbo, Saltvik, on the Åland Islands between Sweden and Finland. Run by the Fibula historical society, it is one of the largest Viking markets in the Nordics and the only major one reachable by ferry from Stockholm.
Practical notes for Finland & Åland
- CurrencyEUR. Cards and contactless work at almost every stall; cash is rarely needed.
- LanguageEnglish is spoken everywhere at these events. Reenactors from across Europe attend, so you will hear German, Polish and Dutch too.
- WeatherJune and July are usually 15–25 °C (60–77 °F) with a real chance of rain. Bring a layer.