Godby is a village in Finström, Åland, Finland. Located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 4, it lies about north of Mariehamn. With around 1,300 residents, it is the second largest urban area in Åland after Mariehamn.

The village offers services such as: a pharmacy banks a post office a swimming hall a health center the upper secondary school Godby högstadieskola

History

During the Finnish Civil War in 1918, the took place in the village. The events were also linked to the Invasion of Åland during World War I.

Notable people Lars Eric Mattsson – guitarist and songwriter

References

External links

Godby's location – Fonecta Maps