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The Eckerö Linjen shipping company
Eckerö Linjen was founded in 1961 and is part of the Eckerö Group based in Mariehamn on Åland. The aim at the time was to create a direct link between Åland and the Swedish mainland. With this route, the shipping company laid the foundation for what is now an integral part of the transport connections in the northern Baltic Sea region. Eckerö Linjen is a subsidiary of Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö, which operates other maritime services, including
The connection between Åland and Sweden
The ferry connection between Grisslehamn and Eckerö is very popular with both locals and tourists. The crossing takes around two hours and is offered up to three times a day, depending on the season and day of the week. A wide range of offers awaits you on board: you can eat in the buffet or à la carte restaurant, relax in the café or enjoy the view of the Baltic Sea in the bar with live music. There is also a well-stocked tax-free store and conference rooms for groups and business customers. The route is ideal for day trips to Åland or Sweden, but also for longer trips by car or motorhome.
Route network and ferry in operation
Eckerö Linjen’s service focuses on the central connection between Grisslehamn in Sweden and Eckerö in Åland. With a distance of around 44 kilometers, this is the shortest ferry connection between Sweden and Åland. For the crossing, the shipping company uses the passenger and vehicle ship M/S Eckerö, which was built in 1979 and later extensively modernized. The Ferry offers space for up to 1,500 passengers and around 267 vehicles. The M/S Eckerö has been sailing under the Swedish flag with its home port of Grisslehamn since 2009.
Current Eckerö Linjen ferry connections
These are the current ferry connections from Eckerö Linjen:
| Route | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Grisslehamn – Eckerö | SwedenÅland, Finland | 3 times a day 2 hours |
Eckerö Linjen Destinations
You can reach these destinations with Eckerö Linjen ferries:
Questions & Answers about the shipping company Eckerö Linjen
✅ Which ship is used by Eckerö Linjen?
The ship currently in service is called M/S Eckerö.
✅ Can I travel by car?
Yes, Ferry offers enough space for cars, motorhomes and trucks.
✅ What facilities are available on board?
On board you will find several dining options, a bar with live music, a store and conference rooms.
✅ Is there WLAN at Ferry?
Yes, WLAN is available for passengers during the crossing.
✅ Why does the Ferry sail under the Swedish flag?
Registration in Sweden means that, among other things, snus can be sold on a tax-privileged basis, which is prohibited in Finland.
✅ Is a day trip to Åland possible?
Yes, thanks to the short journey time and several departures per day, a day trip is easily feasible.