Book ferry ticket Harwich-Esbjerg
The ferry on the Harwich-Esbjerg route, Sirena Seaways, combine the need for fraight transportation between Denmark and Britain with a comfortable minicruise experience inside the ships cabins as well as on board in general.
The facilities on board include three restaurants (one a la carte restaurant), a nightclub, two bars and other kind of entertainment. The upper deck has been upgraded to “Commodore Class”, the highest level at DFDS Seaways with large cabins and a business lounge.
The crossing time from the south eastern coast of England to Esbjerg is 17 hours. Sirena Seaways leaves Harwich every second day of the week at 17.45 (local British time) and arrives in Esbjerg the following day at 13.00 (local Danish time). From Esbjerg, Sirena Seaways leaves Esbjerg at 18.45 (local Danish Time) and arrives in Harwich at 12.00 noon (local British time).
Esbjerg is Denmark’s fifth largest city and the biggest harbour and transportation center on the west coast of Denmark. From Esbjerg, the motorway E20 runs all the way across Denmark from Esbjerg to Copenhagen across The Little Belt Bridge and The Great Belt Bridge to Zealand – and further on to Sweden via The Oresund Bridge.
Timetables Harwich-Esbjerg:
Departs from Harwich at 17.45 (local British time) every second day of the week May through October – two to three times a week on different week days during the rest of the year.
Crossing time: 17 hours
Harwich-Esbjerg – online booking
Address on DFDS Seaways terminal in Harwich:
DFDS Seaways
Harwich International Port
Parkeston, Harwich, Essex CO12 4QG
Timetables Esbjerg-Harwich:
Departs from Esbjerg at 18.45 (local Danish time) every second day of the week May through October – two to three times a week on different week days during the rest of the year.
Crossing time: 17 hours
Address on DFDS Seaways terminal in Esbjerg:
DFDS Seaways
Dokvej 3
6700 Esbjerg
Online booking:
Ferry reservation Esbjerg-Harwich – DFDS Seaways
Facts on Harwich-Esbjerg ferry:
Ferry Company: DFDS Seaways
Crossing time: 17 hours in both directions
Meeting time before departure: 1 hour for walking passengers and car travellers
Reservation by phone (England):
(+44) 8705 333 000
Reservation by phone (Denmark):
(+45) 33 42 30 00
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: DFDS Seaways
Stena Line is offering at least four departures every day, but during the busy summertime, up to eight departures is possible. The specific departure times is shown, when searching for a booking on a specific date.
Three different ferries are used on the route between Frederikshavn and Gothenburg. The two main ferries are Stena Jutlandica (shown on the photo above) and Stena Danica. From the end of April to the end of August, the catamaran ferry Stena Line Express is also sailing on the route – but with passenger cars only.
The scenic experience from the ship when sailing from Frederikshavn to Gothenburg in Sweden is limited, and there are no tax free sales on board, since both Denmark and Sweden are members of the European Union. However, many Swedish tourists come to Frederikshavn on short weekend trips to relax, shop and have a good time in Frederikshavn. Many Danish tourists also travel to Gothenburg to enjoy shopping and the many attractions in the second largest city in Sweden.
Stena Line also operates the ferry route from Grenaa in East Jutland to Varberg in Sweden, which can be an alternative to the Frederikshavn-Gothenburg route.
Facts on Frederikshavn-Gothenburg ferry:
Ferry Company: Stena Line
Crossing time: 3 hours 15 minutes by regular ferry – 2 hours by catamaran (summertime only)
Meeting time before departure: 30 minutes for both walking passengers and car travellers
Stena Line terminal in Frederikshavn:
Stena Line
Færgehavnsvej 10
9900 Frederikshavn
GPS coordinates Frederikshavn terminal: 10.54365, 57.43459
GPS coordinates Gothenburg terminal: 11.94589, 57.70174
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 96 200 200
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Stena Line
Book Scandlines ferry tickets via Aferry:
The Elsinore-Helsingborg ferry route across Øresund is a beautiful trip with great views to Kronborg Castle right north of Elsinore. But get up on the ferry sundeck quickly, because the ride across Øresund only lasts for 20 minutes. The Elsinore-Helsingborg ferry route have been operated since the Viking age, but real ferries was introduced on the route in 1888 by the national rail company in Denmark, DSB.
Facts on Elsinore-Helsingborg (Danish: Helsingør-Helsingborg):
Ferry Company: Scandlines
Crossing time: 20 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 15 minutes
Scandlines terminal in Elsinore:
Scandlines
Færgevej 8
DK-3000 Helsingør
GPS coordinates Elsinore Harbour: 56.03311, 12.614558
GPS coordinates Helsingborg Harbour: 56.044004, 12.691888
Book Scandlines ferry tickets via Aferry:
Reservation by phone:
+45 33 15 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Scandlines
Ferry reservation Kalundborg-Aarhus – online booking
The route between Kalundborg and Aarhus was taken over by Kattegat Ruten in 2011, when Mols-Linien stopped operating the route. There are up to three daily departures from Kalundborg to Aarhus, Monday through Friday – see the specific departure times below.
When choosing Kattegat Ruten, the crossing time is a little longer, than the similar crossing time by competing Mols-Linien, which operates the ferry route from Odden to Århus. But when including the transport time by car from Copenhagen to Aarhus, the total travel time getting from Copenhagen to Aarhus is about the same. The fares for cars and walking passengers at Kattegat Ruten is often a bit lower, than the similar standard fares at Mols-Linien.
Kattegat Ruten operated a fast ferry during the summer of 2012, Dolphin Jet. But because of tight restrictions to the speed of the ferry in Kalundborg Fjord, Dolphin Jet was taken out of operation in the middle af August 2012. At the moment MF Kattegat is the only ferry on the route.
Timetables Kalundborg-Aarhus:
Departures from Kalundborg Monday through Friday (MF Kattegat):
02.00, 10.15 and 18.00 (Crossing time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Saturday departures from Kalundborg (MF Kattegat):
08.00 and 15.00 (Crossing time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Sunday departures from Kalundborg (MF Kattegat):
18.00 (Crossing time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Address on Kattegat Ruten’s terminal in Kalundborg:
Kattegat Ruten
Østre Havnevej 6
4400 Kalundborg
Online booking Kalundborg-Aarhus
Timetables Aarhus-Kalundborg:
Departures from Aarhus Monday through Friday (MF Kattegat):
06.00, 14.00 and 22.00 (Crossing time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Saturday departures from Aarhus (MF Kattegat):
11.30 (Crossing time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Sunday departures from Aarhus (MF Kattegat):
12.00 and 22.00 (Crossing time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Address on Kattegat Ruten’s terminal in Aarhus:
Kattegat Ruten
Dalergade 2, PierIII
8000 Aarhus C
Online booking:
Ferry reservation Aarhus – Kalundborg
Facts on Kalundborg-Aarhus ferry:
Ferry Company: Kattegat Ruten
Crossing time: 2 hours 40 minutes (MF Kattegat)
Meeting time before departure: 15 minutes
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 38 111 222
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Kattegat Ruten
The Grenaa-Varberg route is operated by the passenger ferry Stena Nautica, which is a combined passenger and freight ferry. The facilities on board Stena Nautica include restaurants, cafe, cinema, shopping, lounges, a playroom for children and cabins used for night crossings.
Grenaa is located on the tip of the peninsula Djursland in Eastern Jutland, and the Grenaa-Varberg route is especially popular in the summertime among Swedish tourist from the Swedish provinces of Halland and Skåne that spend some days in Eastern Jutland and for instance visit Legoland in Billund.
Stena Nautica is sailing two double tours every day year round with departures from Grenaa at 14.25 and a night departure at 01.00 am. But in the high season from mid June to mid August, Stena Nautica departs from Grenaa at 13.15 and 23.50. The specific departure times is shown, when choosing a date in the online booking.
An alternative to the Grenaa-Varberg ferry could be the ferry route from Frederikshavn to Gothenburg, also operated by Stena Line.
Facts on Grenaa-Varberg ferry:
Ferry Company: Stena Line
Crossing time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 30 minutes for both walking passengers and car travellers
Address on Stena Line terminal in Grenaa:
Stena Line
Færgevej 1
8500 Grenaa
GPS coordinates Grenaa terminal: 10.92403, 56.40712
GPS coordinates Varberg terminal: 12.24343, 57.10969
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 96 200 200
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Stena Line
Ferry reservation Kalundborg-Samsø – online booking
The crossing time from Kalundborg to Samsø is 1 hour and 50 minutes. The ferry departs Kalundborg three times a day in June, July and August and two times a day the rest of the year. However around public holidays, the ferry departs up till three times a day.
On most days during the year the ferry departs Kalundborg at 09.35 and 18.05. However, the late departure time changes during the summer. The accurate departure times are shown, when a specific date is chosen in the online booking dialogue.
During the summertime, reservation is recommended for car travellers, because of the limited capacity on board the ferry. The ferry on the route is MF Kyholm, which can carry up to 96 cars.
The ferry on the photo above is Kanhave on the ferry route from Jutland to Samsø. This route between Hou in Jutland and Sælvig on the west coast of Samsø is the busiest of the two ferry routes to Samsø with several departures every day.
Samsø is a very popular island for tourists during the summertime, thanks to its many picture square small towns and the beautiful landscape. Samsø is among other things well known for its strawberry fields and new potatoes – and the fact that the island gets 100 % of its electricity from wind power, thanks to an offshore wind farm south of Samsø with 10 big windmills.
Online booking Kalundborg-Samsø
Facts on Kalundborg-Samsø ferry:
Ferry Company: SamsøFærgen
Crossing time: 1 hours 50 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 10 minutes
GPS coordinates Kalundborg terminal: 55,677487, 11,08144.
GPS coordinates Kolby Kaas terminal: 55,79562, 10,53022.
Address on Samsø Færgen’s terminal in Kalundborg:
SamsøFærgen
Østre Havnegade 2
4400 Kalundborg
Online booking:
Kalundborg-Samsø – SamsøFærgen
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 23 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: SamsøFærgen
Ferry reservation Hou-Samsø – online booking
The ferry route from Hou to Samsø is one of two ferry connections to Samsø. The other ferry route to Samsø connects Kalundborg and Kolby Kaas. Kalundborg is located on the west coast of Zealand and Kolby Kaas sits on the south coast of Samsø.
The ferry route from Hou to Sælvig is operated by the ferry MF Kanhave on the photo above. The ferry was built in 2009, and has cut down the crossing time between Jutland and Samsø with 15 minutes to one hour sharp. There is up to seven daily departures from Hou to Samsø – most during the summer and fewer in the wintertime.
Even though that the ferry can carry up to 86 cars, reservations are recommended when travelling to Samsø during the summer. In July and August a smaller passenger ferry is also sailing between Hou and Kolby Kaas. However, this ferry only carries passengers and bikes but no vehicles. The crossing time on the Hou-Kolby Kaas route during the summer is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Samsø is a very popular island for tourists during the summertime, thanks to its many picture square small towns and the beautiful landscape. Samsø is among other things well known for its strawberry fields and new potatoes – and the fact that the island gets 100 % of its electricity from wind power, thanks to an offshore wind farm south of Samsø with 10 big windmills.
Facts on Hou-Samsø ferry:
Ferry Company: SamsøFærgen
Crossing time Hou-Sælvig: 1 hour
Crossing time Hou-Kolby Kaas: 1 hour 10 minutes (July and August only)
Meeting time before departure: 10 minutes
GPS coordinates Hou terminal: 55,91242, 10,25602
GPS coordinates Sælvig terminal: 55,86597, 10,54994
Address on Samsø Færgen’s terminal in Hou:
Hou Havn
Havnegade
8300 Odder
Online booking:
Hou-Samsø – SamsøFærgen
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 23 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: SamsøFærgen
The crossing time across Kattegat is 45 minutes on the Odden-Ebeltoft route. The catamaran ferries can carry regular passenger cars only, but no trucks or trailers. The ferry route from Odden to Ebeltoft is part of highway 21, which crosses Denmark from Copenhagen to Randers on an east-western route.
Taking the ferry from Odden to Ebeltoft can be an alternative to using The Great Belt Bridge and drive across Funen. However, be aware of that the fact, that the amount of departures from Odden to Ebeltoft are very limited outside the summer season.
Mols-Linien also operates a ferry route from Odden to Aarhus, which can be an alternative, if the Odden-Ebeltoft route is not operated.
Another way to get across Kattegat by ferry is the ferry route from Kalundborg to Aarhus, which was operated by Mols-Linien until 2011. The route has now been taken over by ferry company Kattegat-ruten. Kalundborg-Aarhus is mostly a freight route, but do also provide transportation for passenger cars and walking passengers.
Mols-Linien has recently acquired a new big ferry, which will be set into operation in beginning of May 2012 on the Odden-Aarhus route.
Facts on Odden-Ebeltoft ferry:
Ferry Company: Mols-Linien
Crossing time: 45 minutes
Meeting time before departure – passenger cars: 10 minutes
Meeting time before departure – walking passengers: 15 minutes
Address on the ferry terminal in Odden:
Mols-Linien
Oddenvej 388
4583 Sjællands Odde
Address on the ferry terminal in Ebeltoft:
Mols-Linien
Færgevejen 60
8400 Ebeltoft
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 10 14 18
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Mols-Linien
The Odden-Aarhus route is the most busy ferry route across Kattegat, and Mols-Linien offers several departures from both Odden and Aarhus every day. On the busiest travel days during the summer season, Mols-Linien offers hourly departures.
The ferry route from Odden to Aarhus is operated by two catamaran ferries. A new and even bigger fast ferry than the present two ferries is on the way, and will start operating in the middle of May 2012. The present ferries can only carry regular passenger cars and smaller vans and trailers, but the new fast ferry can also transport trucks and busses. The crossing time from Odden to Aarhus is 70 minutes.
Copenhagen and Odden is connection by Highway 21, which for the most part is motorway and two lane expressway. However, when arriving in Aarhus, you arrive more or less in Downtown Aarhus. So if Aarhus isn’t your destination, and you want to avoid driving through the downtown area and save time, consider using the Odden-Ebeltoft route instead.
Facts on Odden-Aarhus ferry:
Ferry Company: Mols-Linien
Crossing time: 70 minutes
Meeting time before departure – passenger cars: 10 minutes
Meeting time before departure – walking passengers: 15 minutes
Address on Mols-Linien’s terminal in Odden:
Odden Færgehavn
Oddenvej 388
4583 Sjællands Odde
Address on Mols-Liniens terminal in Aarhus:
Mols-Linien
Dalergade 2, Pier III
8000 Aarhus C
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 10 14 18
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Mols-Linien
Ferry reservation Bøjden-Fynshav – online booking
When choosing the Bøjden-Fynshav ferry, you can save about an hour, compared to taking motorway E45 across Funen and motorway E20 through South Jutland. The costs are more or less the same – the cost for fuel used for driving compared to the ferry ticket. Another benefit by using the Bøjden-Fynshav ferry is the possibility to relax for 50 minutes – the crossing time by ferry across southern part of The Little Belt.
The Bøjden-Fynshav ferry is operated by the ferry company Færgen, which uses the ferry Thor Sydfyen on the route. The ferry departs Bøjden or Fynshav every second hour – on the hour. However, in the daytime during the summer, two ferries operate the Bøjden-Fynshav route with hourly departures. The Bøjden-Fynshav route was operated by Scandlines a few years ago, and the photo above is from the Scandlines days.
The Bøjden-Fynshav connection is part of Highway 8 from Nyborg on Funen to Tønder in the south western corner of Jutland. Highway 8 is mostly a two lane highway, but a very scenic one. Especially the part across the south of Funen contains plenty of scenic beauty crossing though woods and passing close by several big manor houses and the very popular and famous Egeskov Castle. Expect about one hour of driving time when driving from Nyborg to Bøjden on Highway 8.
Facts on Bøjden-Fynshav ferry:
Ferry Company: AlsFærgen
Crossing time: 50 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 15 minutes
Address on the ferry terminal in Bøjden:
AlsFærgen
Bøjdenlandevej 49, Bøjden
5600 Faaborg
Address on the ferry terminal in Fynshav:
AlsFærgen
Færgevej 2A, Fynshav
6440 Augustenborg
Online booking:
Ferry reservation Bøjden-Fynshav – AlsFærgen
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 23 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: AlsFærgen
Ferry reservation Spodsbjerg-Tårs – online booking
Crossing The Great Belt from Spodsbjerg to Tårs – or the opposite direction – takes about 45 minutes, and is done aboard the ferries Odin Sydfyen (above) or Frigg Sydfyen, that offer hourly service in the daytime all year long. The ferries depart both Spodsbjerg and Tårs at 15 minutes past the hour. In the summer of 2012, two new ferries are expected to go into service between Spodsbjerg and Tårs.
The Spodsbjerg-Tårs ferry is a vital part of Highway 9 between Odense on Funen and Nykøbing Falster on Falster. Highway 9 is motorway between Odense and Svendborg on Funen, but from Svendborg to Spodsbjerg across the islands of Tåsinge and Langeland, Highway 9 is a two lane highway with a lot of traffic, so expect at least 30 minutes of driving time from Svendborg to Spodsbjerg on Langeland.
This section of Highway 9 is by the way quite scenic and crosses two of Denmark’s big bridges, The Svendborgsund Bridge from Svendborg to the island of Tåsinge and The Langeland Bridge, a classic arch bridge between the small island of Siø and Langeland. Highway 9 on Lolland is also for the most part a two lane highway, but the majority of the Highway 9 on Lolland is straight as an arrow with hardly any small towns and a 90 km/h speed limit.
On very rare occasions when The Great Belt Bridge was closed due to falling ice from the cables on the tall bridge, the Spodsbjerg-Tårs ferry was the only connection between east and west Denmark – together with the ferry routes across Kattegat between Jutland and Zealand.
Online booking Spodsbjerg-Tårs
Facts on Spodsbjerg-Tårs ferry:
Ferry Company: LangelandsFærgen
Crossing time: 45 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 15 minutes
Address on the ferry terminal in Spodsbjerg:
LangelandsFærgen
Spodsbjergvej 351, Spodsbjerg
5900 Rudkøbing
Address on the ferry terminal in Tårs:
LangelandsFærgen
Spodsbjergvej 20
4912 Harpelunde
Online booking:
Ferry reservation Spodsbjerg-Tårs – LangelandsFærgen
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 23 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Henrik Lange
Ferry reservation Køge-Rønne – online booking
The Køge-Rønne ferry departs the harbour of Køge every night at 0.30 am and is crossing The Baltic Sea during the night, before arriving in Bornholm next morning at 6.00 am. However is allowed to stay on the ferry until 7.15 am. Cabins are available on board again an extra fee, however is recommend but not required to purchase a cabin. In the other direction the ferry leaves Bornholm again every afternoon at 17.00 and arrives in Køge at 22.30.
The ferry on the Køge-Rønne route is the combined freight and passenger ferry M/S Hammerodde. The Køge-Rønne route is operated by the ferry company BornholmerFærgen, which also operates the other major ferry route to Bornholm, the route from Ystad in Sweden to Rønne.
Facts on Køge-Rønne ferry:
Ferry Company: BornholmerFærgen
Crossing time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 1 hour for car travellers and 15 minutes for walking passengers
Address on the ferry terminal in Køge:
BornholmerFærgen
Baltic Kaj 1
4600 Køge
Address on BornholmerFærgen in Rønne:
BornholmerFærgen
Dampskibskajen 3-5
3700 Rønne
Online booking:
Ferry reservation Køge-Rønne – BornholmerFærgen
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 23 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: BornholmerFærgen
Ferry reservation Ystad-Rønne – online booking
The ferries on the Ystad-Bornholm route are the fast ferries Villum Clausen and the brand new ferry Leonora Christine from 2011, which crosses The Baltic Sea from Sweden to Bornholm in just 1 hour and 20 minutes. However in rough weather during the winter months, the regular ferry M/F Povl Anker is used as a backup ferry. The crossing time will then be 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The driving time from Copenhagen via The Oresund Bridge to Ystad in Sweden by car is 60 minutes, making it possible to get to Bornholm in just two and half hour by car via Sweden.
When using the train from Copenhagen, Intercity Bornholm, in combination with the Ystad-Rønne ferry, you can get to Bornholm in just three hours from Copenhagen. Another possible connection is Bornholmerbussen (bus number 866), which leaves from Copenhagen Central Station and arrives about 70 minutes later at the ferry dock in Ystad before the ferry leaves for Bornholm.
Facts on Ystad-Rønne ferry:
Ferry Company: BornholmerFærgen
Crossing time (fast ferries): 1 hour 20 minutes
Crossing time (M/F Povl Anker): 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 1 hour for car travellers and 15 minutes for walking passengers
Address on the terminal in Ystad:
BornholmerFærgen
Hamntorget 2
27139 Ystad
Address on BornholmerFærgen in Rønne:
BornholmerFærgen
Dampskibskajen 3-5
3700 Rønne
Online booking:
Ferry reservation Ystad-Rønne – BornholmerFærgen
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 70 23 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: BornholmerFærgen
Book ferry tickets Copenhagen-Oslo
The Copenhagen-Oslo route is one of the oldest ferry routes in Denmark, dating more than 100 years back, where flying was not an option. But DFDS Seaways have kept the route alive by turning the Copenhagen-Oslo route into a travel experience, where you besides getting from Copenhagen to Oslo, also gets a unique mini cruise experience on board.
Crown Seaways and Pearl Seaways have been upgraded several times, and offer a variety of dining possibilities, from elegant a la carte dining in the Blue Riband Restaurant or the Marco Polo Gourmet Restaurant over a steakhouse experience to the family friendly buffet restaurant, 7 Seas – the best shot for families with younger kids. For the adult passengers without kids, wine tasting or beer tasting is an option, and the latest offer for the adult audience is the new casino on board both ships. Different kind of entertainment for kids on board is also part the DFDS experience.
DFDS Seaways offer several kinds of cabin classes for passengers: The standard class is called Seaways Class or Seaways Class Comfort, while a more luxurious experience with hotel standard is found in the Commodore Class or the Commodore De Luxe Class. All cabins regardless of class are equipped with a private bath and toilet.
Enjoying the trip from Copenhagen to Oslo is a pleasure itself, not a least the trip though the Oslo Fjord, either in the morning when sailing from Copenhagen to Oslo – or in the afternoon, when sailing from Oslo to Copenhagen.
Crown Seaways or Pearl Seaways leaves Copenhagen and Olso every day at 16.45, and arrives the next morning at 9.30. DFDS Seaways arrives in Oslo at Vippetangen, which is within walking distance from Downtown Oslo. The DFDS terminal in Copenhagen terminal is located in Nordhavn not that far away from Østerport Station in north part of Copenhagen. But taking a shuttle bus to the DFDS Terminal in Copenhagen is recommended, if you’re not bringing a car on board.
Book ferry tickets Copenhagen-Oslo
Facts on Copenhagen-Oslo ferry:
Ferry Company: DFDS Seaways
Crossing time: 16 hours in both directions
Meeting time before departure: 1 hour for walking passengers and car travellers
Timetables Copenhagen-Oslo-Copenhagen:
Departs from both Copenhagen and Oslo at 16.45 every day of the week. Crossing time: 16 hours
Address on DFDS Seaways terminal in Copenhagen:
DFDS Seaways
Dampfærgevej 30
2100 København Ø
Address on DFDS Seaways terminal in Oslo, Norway:
DFDS Seaways
Vippetangen, Utstikker II
N-0102 Oslo
Online booking:
Ferry reservation Copenhagen-Oslo – DFDS Seaways
Reservation by phone (Denmark):
(+45) 33 42 30 00
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: DFDS Seaways
Book Scandlines ferry tickets via Aferry:
The Rødby-Puttgarden ferries is part of the so called “Vogelfluglinie” (Danish: Fugleflugtslinie) – a nickname for the transport corridor between Denmark and Germany across Lolland and Falster to the German Island of Femarn. The ferry route was opened in 1963, together with new railway lines and motorways in both Denmark and Germany.
However, a new connection to replace the ferries between Denmark and Germany is being planned, probably in shape as an 18 kilometre long tunnel including motorway and railway under the Fermern Belt, scheduled to open in 2020.
Right next to the little village of Rødby, you will find Lalandia, one of Denmarks largest resorts with more than 400 summerhouses and smaller units plus a big water park (Aquadome), restaurants, bars, a cinema and a variety of sports activities as well as playgrounds and other recreational activities.
Rødby-Puttgarden – online booking
Facts on Rødby-Puttgarden ferry:
Ferry Company: Scandlines
Crossing time: 50 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 15 minutes
Scandlines terminal in Rødby:
Scandlines
Færgestationsvej 5
DK-4970 Rødby
GPS coordinates Rødby terminal: 54.655215, 11.351409
GPS coordinates Puttgarden terminal: 54.499032, 11.228843
Book Scandlines ferry tickets via Aferry:
Reservation by phone:
+45 33 15 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Scandlines
Book Scandlines ferry tickets via Aferry:
The present ferries on Gedser-Rostock ferry route are the former ferries from The Great Belt, before The Great Belt Bridge was opened in 1998. But in 2012, Scandlines will insert two brand new ferries on the route, which means shorter crossing time and more departures from Denmark and Germany.
At the moment, the crossing time between Gedser andRostockis 1 hour and 45 minutes. The ferry departs Gedser on the hour every second hour at 7.00 – 9.00 – 11.00, etc. The Gedser –Rostock ferry operates 24 hours a day.
Facts on Gedser-Rostock ferry:
Ferry Company: Scandlines
Crossing time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Meeting time before departure: 15 minutes
Scandlines terminal in Gedser:
Scandlines
Jernbanevejen 13
DK-4874 Gedser
GPS coordinates Gedser terminal: 54.57389, 11.926775
GPS coordinates Rostock terminal: 54.150372, 12.099552
Book Scandlines ferry tickets via Aferry:
Reservation by phone:
+45 33 15 15 15
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Scandlines
Stena Saga is the largest passenger ship in the Stena Line fleet with room for more than 2.000 passengers and up to 510 cars. The ferry offers a variety of different restaurants, bars and other kind of entertainment on board. One of the major attractions on board is the possibility to shop tax free, which can be done since Norway is not a member of the European Union.
The Frederikshavn-Oslo ferry is extremely popular among Norwegian tourist, visiting Denmark in the summertime. In the winter months, the traffic goes in the other direction, when many Danes head to Norway to enjoy the skiing in the Norwegian mountains.
One of the highlights by sailing to Oslo is the beautiful trip through the narrow but deep Oslo Fjord, where you can enjoy views of the rocky Norwegian landscape on both sides of the ferry. The Stena Line Terminal in Oslo is located at Vippetangen, just a short walk from Downtown Oslo.
Besides Stena Lines route from Frederikshavn to Oslo, Color Line and Fjord Line is operating ferry routes from Jutland to Norway. Color Line is operating the Hirsthals-Larvik and the Hirtshals-Kristiansand routes, while Fjord Line is operating a summer route from Hirtshals to Kristiansand and the all year route Hirtshals-Stavanger-Bergen.
Facts on Frederikshavn-Oslo ferry:
Ferry Company: Stena Line
Crossing time: 8 hours 30 minutes – 13 hours on departures at 18.30
Meeting time before departure: 30 minutes for both walking passengers and car travellers
Stena Line terminal in Frederikshavn:
Stena Line
Færgehavnsvej 10
9900 Frederikshavn
GPS coordinates Frederikshavn terminal: 10.54365, 57.43459
GPS coordinates Oslo terminal: 59.903897, 10.742526
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 96 200 200
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Stena Line
Crossing the waters of Skagerak between Denmark and Norway takes 3 hour and 15 minutes with the new catamaran ferry build in 2007. The ship can take 750 passenger cars and 2.315 passengers.
A Color Line specialisation is the fact that you need to book seating in one of the lounges on board Superspeed 1, if you want to be sure about, that you can actually sit down on your way across Skagarak. No other ferry company in Denmark is charging people to sit down.
However, when booking a seat in advance in one of the lounges, you can sit down in comfortable fly chairs with access to radio and free movies on a private screen. On board the Superspeed ferries, the cheapest class is The Voyager Class, while The Business Class Lounge in targeted at the business segment. Besides the lounges, restaurants, a cafe and tax free shopping is available on board.
Color Line is running its own radio channel in Hirtshals with traffic updates and other kind of information in Danish, English and German. The station can be found at FM 95,3 MHz when arriving in Hirtshals.
The Hirtshals-Kristiansand ferry route is the only one in Denmark with two ferry companies sailing side by side. Besides Color Line, the competing operator Fjord Line is also sailing between Hirtshals and Kristiansand in the summertime with the catamaran ferry Fjord Line Express.
Facts on Hirtshals-Kristiansand ferry:
Ferry Company: Color Line
Crossing time: 3 hours 15 minutes in both directions
Meeting time before departure: 1 hour for car travellers and 30 minutes for walking passengers
Color Line terminal in Hirtshals:
Color Line
Norgeskajen 2
9850 Hirtshals
Color Line terminal in Kristiansand:
Color Line
Vestre Strandgate 31
4662 Kristiansand
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 99 56 19 00
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Color Line
Fjord Line is sailing two double tours each day from the 16th of May until 20th of June and again from the 19th of August until the 1st of September, leaving Hirtshals at 11.45 am and 18.00. During the high season Fjord Line is sailing three daily double tours, leaving Hirtshals at 10.00 am, 17.00 and 23.30. The specific departure times will be shown when using the online booking.
The catamaran ferry Fjord Line Express on the Hirtshals-Kristiansand route offer three different types of lounges on board, Basic, Comfort or Comfort All Inclusive. Seats have to be reserved, when booking the ferry tickets. The lounges are equipped with fly chairs, no matter of class.
Besides the lounges on board, Fjord Line Express facilities also include a buffet restaurant and a café. It’s possible to shop on board in the tax free shop.
The rest of the year, from the beginning of September to the middle of May, Color Line is serving the Hirtshals and Kristiansand route with their SuperSpeed ferry, which also transport trucks and busses.
Facts on Hirtshals-Kristiansand ferry with Fjord Line
Ferry Company: Fjord Line
Crossing time: 2 hours 15 minutes in both directions
Meeting time before departure: 1 hour for both car travellers and walking passengers
Fjord Line terminal in Hirtshals:
Fjord Line
Containerkajen 4
9850 Hirtshals
Fjord Line terminal in Kristiansand:
Color Line
Vestre Strandgate 31B
4611 Kristiansand S
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 97 96 30 00
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Fjord Line
The Hirtshals-Larvik route is an important freight corridor from Jutland to the Oslo area. Larvik is located just 130 kilometres from the Norwegian capital. But the Hirtshals-Larvik route is also used by many Norwegians, especially in the summertime, when people from Oslo are enjoying their holiday in Northern Jutland and other regions of Denmark.
Superspeed 2 is modern catamaran build to cross the sometimes powerful waters of Skagerak – all year long. Only in extreme heavy weather, the ship will have to cease operations. The ship can carry 1.900 passengers and up to 764 passenger cars.
Facilities on board Superspeed 2 include several restaurants, cafes and a four tax free shops, thanks to facts, that Norway is not a member of the European Union. A special thing about Color Line is, that you need to reserve seats on board, if you want to make sure, that you can actually sit down during the crossing. You can choose between Voyager Class, the less expensive option or the Business Class Lounge. Both lounges are equipped with fly chairs with private screens and free entertainment. The business lounge do also offer free internet access, free coffee and soft drinks, free newspapers, ect.
The crossing time is 3 hours and 45 minutes when taking the Hirtshals-Larvik ferry. Color Line normally departures Hirtshals at 12.45 pm and 22.15 – however the specific departure time is shown, when choosing a date in the online booking. When you are arriving in Hirtshals by car, you can tune into FM 95,3 MHz and listen to a special Color Line Channel with traffic info n Danish, English and German.
Facts on Hirtshals-Larvik ferry:
Ferry Company: Color Line
Crossing time: 3 hours 45 minutes in both directions
Meeting time before departure: 1 hour for car travellers and 30 minutes for walking passengers
Color Line terminal in Hirtshals:
Color Line
Norgeskajen 2
9850 Hirtshals
Color Line terminal in Larvik:
Color Line
Revet 8
3255 Larvik
Reservation by phone:
(+45) 99 56 19 00
By Henrik Lange, Highways-Denmark.com
Photo: Color Line