Godby

Godby is a village in Finström, Åland, Finland. Located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 4, it lies about 17 km (11 mi) north of Mariehamn. With around 1,300 residents,^[1][2] it is the second largest urban area in Åland after Mariehamn.^[3]

Godby
Urban area
Highway 2 near Godby
Godby
Coordinates: 60°13′48″N 19°59′17″E
Country	Finland
Region	Åland
Municipality	Finström
Area [1]
• Total	7.00 km2 (2.70 sq mi)
Population  (2021-12-31)[1]
• Total	1,369
Postal code	22410

The village offers services such as:

• a pharmacy
• banks
• a post office
• a swimming hall
• a health center
• the upper secondary school Godby högstadieskola^[4]

History

During the Finnish Civil War in 1918, the Battle of Godby (fi) took place in the village.^[5] The events were also linked to the Invasion of Åland during World War I.^[6]

Notable people

• Lars Eric Mattsson – guitarist and songwriter