Ferries of Stockholm

Given that Stockholm is one of the world’s most spectacular archipelagoes – there are more than 24000 islands, islets, and rocks – one of the best ways to see Stockholm is by ferry. Travel on a ferry is relatively inexpensive, and ferries can take travelers to the islands of Sweden or in and out of Stockholm from other neighboring countries.
One well known ferry company is known as Djurgardsfarjan Ferries. They operate a number of small ferry boats and make trips all over the island of Sweden and Stockholm. The Djurgardsfarjan Ferry goes between the Royal Garden and Tivoli Park, the Skansen open-air museum, the Grona Lund amusement park, and the Slussen and Nybroplan areas of Stockholm. It can also be used to reach the Vasa Museum, Liseberg, and Avenyn.
Because Stockholm has so many lakes and other waterways, the ferry is a wonderful way to get to some of the local attractions. It can be a convenient way to get a break from walking and is a way to relax and enjoy the sights best seen from the water.
Ferries are also useful when getting to Stockholm from other countries. There are ferries available from Helsinki, Langnas, Mariehamn, Turku, and other island ports off the shore of Stockholm. There are frequent trips from Stockholm to Helinski (Finland), Saint Petersburg (Russia), Latvia, and Estonia. Longer trips can also be booked on a ferry, such as to Denmark or England. For Denmark, you can book through Scandlines in Copenhagen; for England, ferries come to Stockholm from Harwich and Newcastle ports. The trip from Denmark takes about thirty minutes. The trip from England takes substantially longer – from 23 to 27 hours! You can drive your car on the ferry or just walk on.