Finland, known as the land of a thousand lakes, is located in the north-east of Europe. Finland is known for its beautiful nature, but also for its vibrant cities such as the capital Helsinki and the culture in which the sauna plays an important role. More and more Dutch people find their way to Finland for a holiday, often by car or camper. But what’s the easiest way to get there? Which crossing with which ferry is most suitable for you? Below is an overview and tips on what to pay attention to when booking. One can make the crossing to Finland from several countries. There are ferries from neighboring Sweden, but also from Germany, Poland and Estonia. There are a number of things to pay attention to when booking a crossing.
Points of attention
Time on board
One crossing takes a lot longer than the other. This has advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage of the longer journey is that it is often more expensive. However, do not forget that you do not have to drive these kilometers and therefore do not have to pay for fuel. The advantage of a longer crossing can be that you save an overnight stay. However, for a good night’s sleep you need to book a cabin.
Arrival times
The time you arrive somewhere can vary considerably, from early in the morning to late in the evening. Bear in mind that if you arrive late in the evening, you will have little to no time to look for a place to spend the night. Arranging this in advance is therefore wise.
Tax-free shopping
It seems attractive to shop tax-free on the ships. However, the prices of alcohol and cigarettes are often adjusted to Scandinavian prices. These items are often more expensive on the ferry than in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Routes
The main routes to Finland are the Stockholm-Turku, Stockholm-Helsinki and Tallinn-Helsinki routes. There are also crossings from Germany and Poland. A crossing from Tallinn is the shortest, but you have to drive a long way to get to Tallinn. There are three different companies that offer crossings. Below is an overview per company, prices may vary per season and time of booking. When booking, also pay attention to any packages that may apply to you, for example, two adults, two children and a car. The prices below are an indication.
Tallink
Stockholm – Helsinki
- Crossing takes 16 hours.
- Price cheapest cabin, 1 person 125,-/168,-. Maximum 4 persons per cabin, the price is then €34/45 per person.
- Price car, up to 7 meters 55,-/87,-
- Price motor, 30,-
- Price camper 2.4 meters high, max 12 meters long 200,-
Stockholm – Turku
- Crossing takes 12 hours.
- This crossing can be made during the day or at night.
- Price cheapest cabin, 1 person 47,-/87,-. Maximum 4 persons per cabin, the price is then €14/24 per person.
- A deck chair can also be booked here, these cost €13/22.
- Price car, up to 7 meters 45,-/81,-
- Price motor, 30,-
- Price camper 2.4 meters high, max 12 meters long 200,-
Tallinn – Helsinki
- Crossing duration 2 hours, several crossings per day
- Price crossing for 1 person €26/59.
- Price car, up to 7 meters 26,-/59,-
- Price motor, 16,-
- Price camper 2.4 meters high, max 12 meters long €40/75
Finnlines
Travemunde – Helsinki
- Crossing takes 27 hours.
- Basic price crossing, deck chair available, €153
- Price crossing 4 person cabin, basic price crossing + 240,-/396,- for a cabin.
- Price car, up to 6 meters 132,-/144,-
- Price motor, 72,-/84,-
- Price camper 2.1 meters high, max 12 meters long 465/504
Rostock – Helsinki
- Crossing takes 38 hours.
- Basic price crossing, deck chair available, €153
- Price crossing 4 person cabin, basic price crossing + 240,-/396,- for a cabin.
- Price car, up to 6 meters 132,-/144,-
- Price motor, 72,-/84,-
- Price camper 2.1 meters high, max 12 meters long 465/504
Gdynia – Helsinki
- Crossing takes 22.5 hours.
- Basic price crossing, deck chair available, €81/€106
- Price crossing 4 person cabin, basic price crossing + 172,-/288,- for a cabin.
- Price car, up to 6 meters 118,-/129,-
- Price motor, 64,-/74,-
- Price camper 2.1 meters high, max 12 meters long €411/465
Viking line
Stockholm – Helsinki
- Crossing takes 16 hours.
- Basic price crossing 40,-/70,-
- Price cheapest cabin per person 21,-/48,-
- Price car, up to 7 meters 45,-/74,-
- Price motor, 25,-/37,-
- Price camper 2.4 meters high, max 12 meters long 122,-/158,-
Stockholm – Turku
- Crossing takes 12 hours.
- This crossing can be made during the day or at night.
- Basic price crossing 40,-/70,-
- Price cheapest cabin per person 21,-/48,-
- Price car, up to 7 meters 45,-/74,-
- Price motor, €25/€37
- Price camper 2.4 meters high, max 12 meters long €270/€315
Tallinn – Helsinki
- Crossing takes 2.5 hours, several crossings per day
- Price crossing 1 person 40/70
- Price cabin per person 21,-/48,-
- Price car, up to 7 meters 24,-/40,-
- Price motor, 15,-
- Price camper 2.1 meters high, max 12 meters long €29/45