Mariehamn – Helsinki
Ferry to Finland
Mariehamn – Helsinki
Ferry to Finland
The Mariehamn Helsinki ferry route connects Aland with Finland and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Viking Line service runs up to 7 times per week with a sailing duration of around 10 hours 45 minutes While the Tallink Silja Line service runs up to 7 times per week with a duration from 10 hours 35 minutes.
So that’s a combined 14 sailings on offer per week on the Mariehamn Helsinki route between Aland and Finland. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.
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Mariehamn is a town found on the south west coast of Finland, belonging to the Aland region. The vast majority of the ferry routes heading out of Mariehamn are to other parts of Scandinavia, other than one crossing to Tallinn in Estonia. Most of the crossings have a duration of at least five hours. Regarded as a carefree summer town, Mariehamn is a refreshing change from the Baltic capitals that reside close by. Despite being a Finnish town, most of the locals predominantly speak Swedish, though almost everyone will be able to speak some English for the benefit of the many tourists. Many who visit Mariehamn do so in the knowledge they’ll find a relaxing coastal resort that offers some light activity; snorkelling and diving are two of the most popular pastimes in the town. For those who don’t wish to spend their time in the crystal waters on the shoreline, there are three major museums all in close proximity to each other: The Aland Hunting and Fishing Museum, The Aland Maritime Museum and The Pommerm Museum Ship can all be visited in what would be a day filled with history and culture. Despite the wealth of history on offer, the highlight of Mariehamn almost always come from the Karingsund Game Safari – an experienced tour guide gives an insight into the fascinating life of the park’s animals. The three primary forms of public transport around Mariehamn are buses, archipelago ferries and taxis. The bus service is relatively inexpensive and fairly affordable, and drops passengers all over the town. For visitors who crave quick and easy transport then taxis are possibly the best viable option.
Helsinki port was founded in 1550 as a port town to compete for Baltic Sea transport and is now one of the key ferry ports in the region. Helsinki ferry port is the busiest passenger port in Finland with connections to numerous countries including Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Russia and Germany. Unsurprisingly for a port of its size, Helsinki has numerous ferry terminals - West Terminal for departures to Estonia and Russia, Olympia for Sweden, Katajanokka and Makasiini for Estonia and Hansa terminal for crossings to Germany and Poland.
