White nights in Finland’s Åland archipelago offer a magical experience. Here are five reasons to visit..

1. More than six thousand islands to choose from.
2. Maypoles which dot all the islands.
3. There are two fortresses: one dating back to the 14th century (during Swedish domination), the other an unfinished Russian castle.
4. A Dutch barge in Mariehamn serving cold beers.
5. Seafood. Lots of seafood.