Föglö
Degerby, the centre of this island-group municipality in Åland, is widely considered one of the most beautiful villages in the archipelago province, known for its large, colourful wooden houses. Föglö itself carries one of the oldest known place names in present-day Finland and served as the centre of the Åland archipelago for centuries, with a long seafaring tradition. The municipality is reachable only by ferry, connecting to Mariehamn and mainland Finland.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population632
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.0 km1.9 mi
Föglö: quick answers
Where is Föglö?
Föglö is in Åland Islands, about 113 km70 miles in a straight line from Turku.
How do you get to Föglö?
The nearest airport is Mariehamn (MHQ), about 2 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Föglö?
The warmest month is August, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is October, with about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Föglö?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.