Getting around by boat and ferry Svealand

Travel in comfort between Sweden and Finland, as well as the Baltic States, on Tallink Silja Line cruise ships. Daily departures all year round from each port. From Stockholm, Värtahamnen port to Helsinki, Turku, Tallinn. And from Stockholm Frihammen to Riga and Aland. Several types of cabins, a variety of restaurants, duty-free stores, international entertainment, beauty salon and casino await you on board. You can book day cruises for quick visits from Stockholm.

A company that offers beautiful cruises on Lake Hjälmaren, the Hjälmare Canal and the Svartån River. You can discover these beautiful waterways rich in history on day cruises with a guided tour. It is possible to eat and drink on these beautiful old-fashioned boats, and in the high season, one tour format even offers you the chance to enjoy shrimp while listening to a musician play throughout the cruise! You can also go from Örebro to Stockholm with this company.

This 17th century ship, 29 m long, is the symbol of the city. This historic ship, built in the traditional Dutch way, offers a great experience for boat fans. From the deck you can see Lake Vänern and in the cabin you can enjoy a cup of coffee. It dates back to the time when Kristinehamn became a municipality and is depicted on the town's coat of arms. It is kept in Kristinehamn harbour, near Hamnbrogatan.

Information on schedules and prices of connections can be obtained from the company, at the Strömkajen wharf where all boats are located.

Viking Line is a Finnish shipping company that operates ferry services to mainland Finland as well as to the island of Åland, Estonia and of course Sweden. Travelling on a ship from one country to another in Scandinavia is an experience you should have at least once in your life. On these ships, you have two choices: enjoy the comfort of your cabin, the spa or the sauna, or venture into the huge shopping mall, raid the duty-free shops , play the slot machines... It is always best to bring warm clothes.

The boats leave from Stockholm (Klara Mälarstrand), Hovgården, Härjarö and Mariefred, and the crossing to Birka Island can take about 2 hours. Tickets can be purchased directly on board, and the boat contains a café. The price of the boat trip includes entrance to Birka and a guided tour in English or Swedish. The island of Björkö is also an attractive destination for a nature trip, especially in the summer, with its ideal water spots for a swim in the sun. An ideal attraction for children!

This company offers you the opportunity to travel by boat to Sweden. You can make the journey by car, camper van, bicycle or simply on foot, all the way to Trellebord in the south of the country. The crossing generally takes between 6 and 8 hours. Departures are either from Rostock or Travemünde in Germany, or from Świnoujście in Poland or Klaipėda in Lithuania. The earlier you book, the cheaper your reservation will be.

Departures from Stadshusbron, Klara Mälarstrand 2. Boats leave every hour, every day from May to September. For the rest of the year, check the website or the ticket office. Other departure points (to Vaxholm, Artipelag, a trip to Lake Mälar with a visit to Sigtuna, a trip to Fjäderholmarna, etc.): 1 Stadshusbron (Klara Mälarstrand 2), 2 Gustav Adolfs Torg (Gustav Adolfs Torg 2), 3 Kungliga slottet (The Royal Palace, Skeppsbron 2), 4 Strömkajen (Södra Blasieholmshamnen 11), 5 Nybrokajen (you can find the ticket office at Nybroplan).