Sweden is connected by ferry to almost all northern European countries. There are 9 main ports in Sweden: besides the capital Stockholm, on the east coast you can dock in Karlskrona, Karlshamn, Nynäshamn, Kapellskär. The southernmost ports are Malmö and Trelleborg, while on the west coast you can reach Gothenburg and Halmstad.
You can reach Sweden from the following European countries:
→ from Denmark you can cross the Kattegat Strait to Gothenburg and Halmstad
→ you can depart from as many as four ports in Germany and reach the major cities on Sweden's west coast
→ there are two connections from Poland to southern Sweden
→ you can depart from the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and reach ports in south-east Sweden
→ connections from Finland arrive in Stockholm and Kapellskär, stopping at the beautiful Åland islands
Thanks to the many connections to and from Sweden, you can plan your ideal holiday and discover Northern Europe and the Scandinavian peninsula travelling with your own vehicle.
Take the ferry to Sweden and discover many wonderful places
Sweden is the fifth largest country in Europe and offers an incredible variety of things to do and see. The capital, Stockholm, is a city where avant-garde and tradition combine harmoniously. However, you only have to leave the city to get lost in the enchanting forests, large lakes and unspoilt nature. Thanks to this synergy between nature and large metropolises, Sweden is the ideal destination for all types of travellers, from sportsmen to party-goers, from family travellers with small children to those who plan an adventure as a couple or with friends.
đ If you love big cities, don't miss beautiful Stockholm! Stroll through Gamla Stan, the oldest quarter, lose yourself in its cobbled streets and arrive at the central square with its beautifully decorated colourful buildings. Equally charming is Gothenburg, criss-crossed by numerous canals and elegant tree-lined boulevards. If you love haute cuisine, here you will find the best restaurants in the country and can taste the many delicacies of the Baltic Sea. Malmö is the third most populous city and the most 'European': it is connected to mainland Europe by the Øresund Bridge, which allows you to reach Denmark in just 40 minutes.
â±ïž Discover southern Sweden! The seaside resorts of Trelleborg, Karlskrona and Karlshamn await you with their golden sandy beaches, many small islands to explore on foot, by bike or kayak and many fishing villages to see. The Stenshuvud National Park in the southern county of Skåne offers seaside and forest trails with different levels of difficulty, find the one that suits you!
đ Experience the beauty of Swedish nature to the full! Just outside Stockholm lies Lake Mälaren, Sweden's third largest lake. Dotted with many wooded islets, it is surrounded by ancient castles linked by hiking trails. Finally, the Tyresta National Park is a true jewel of unspoilt nature, where you can find virgin forests, the remains of ancient settlements and several protected wild animals.