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Delays in Postal Delivery
Due to current weather conditions with heavy snowfall and difficult road conditions, there are currently delays in postal delivery. If roads have not been cleared of snow, the postal service may unfortunately be unable to reach you. Items that cannot be delivered today will be delivered on the next scheduled delivery day, or when weather and road conditions allow. On our service interruptions page, you can stay updated on current disruptions in postal delivery.
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Heavy snow – Help us keep access clear
A lot of snow has fallen, and our employees work hard to ensure that mail and deliveries reach their destinations even in winter conditions. We therefore ask for a little help from you. Mail & Newspaper Delivery Please keep the area around your mailbox cleared, swept, and sanded. This helps us deliver your mail safely. Logistics and Parcel Deliveries Clear snow and apply anti-slip treatment in front of driveways, platforms, loading docks, goods entrances, and stairs. This makes it easier for our drivers to deliver goods efficiently and safely. Thank you for helping us keep things moving this winter!
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Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year from Åland Post
Åland Post warmly wishes all our customers and partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for being with us this year – we look forward to continuing our journey together in the year ahead Watch our Chritmas greeting from Sviby post terminal here
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Temporary suspension of postal shipments to the USA
UPDATE 19.9. As of Monday, 22 September, the following mail items can be sent to the USA: postcards, letters, registered letters, and letters with advice of receipt. The letters must not contain goods or gifts.
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Welcome to the Parliament of Åland for stamp issuing event on 25 August
On 25 August, we welcome you to the Parliament of Åland for the release of Åland’s first UNESSCO stamp and the stamp Åland’s position in the Baltic Sea, which is issued in connection with 34th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference in Mariehamn. Meet artists Juta Policja and Bo Söderlund and have your stamp products signed. You are most welcome at the stamp release on 25 August. Time: 12 noon to 2 pm Place: Parliament of Åland, Strandgatan 37, Mariehamn Program: Stamp release and sale of first day of issue products of the stamps Gustaf Erikson Shipping Company Archives and Åland’s position in the Baltic Sea Signing! Meet stamp artists Juta Policja and Bo Söderlund Hand cancellation! Send your cards and letters with one of the two unique first day cancels or the special cancellation of the day. The postmarks are only in use on the day of issue. We look forward to meeting you!
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New opening hours this autumn at the Mariehamn Post Office
As of August 1, 2025, the Mariehamn Post Office will be closed on Saturdays due to a decrease in postal errands and customer visits. The new opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Postal agents and retailers At our postal agents, you can send parcels and letters, purchase mailing and packaging supplies, and buy stamps. Several shops, bookstores, and museums also serve as stamp retailers. Here you’ll find information about our postal agents. Parcel lockers in Mariehamn The parcel locker at the Mariehamn Post Office will continue to have the same opening hours as before: weekdays from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The parcel locker in Mariehamn will be restocked an additional time on Fridays to provide extended service. More parcel lockers will be added at the Mariehamn Post Office starting from the turn of the year 2025/2026 to meet increased demand. In autumn 2025, a new parcel locker will be installed in southern Mariehamn to increase capacity and accessibility. Christmas opening hours in November and December Mariehamn Post Office will have extended service during the Christmas season 2025 with Saturday openings from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM during the period from November 22 to December 20, 2025. Questions? For inquiries about the Mariehamn Post Office, please contact Customer Service at +358 18 636 624 or email kundtjanst@alandpost.com