Turku – Mariehamn
Ferry to Aland
Turku – Mariehamn
Ferry to Aland
The Turku Mariehamn ferry route connects Finland with Aland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Viking Line. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 5 hours 25 minutes.
Turku Mariehamn sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
More routes than anyone else.
Compare fares, times & routes in one place.
Change plans easily with flexi tickets.
Book e-tickets & manage trips in-app.
Live ship tracking & real-time updates.
Top-rated customer support when you need it.
Turku is the oldest city and the first capital of the whole country. Today it is the capital of its region, the Southwest Finland. The name originates from a Slavic word "torg" - meaning a market place. The Swedish name for the town is Åbo - referring to the first settlers by the river, "å". Turku was born along the river Aura and it is one of the best attractions of the town. During the past centuries it has met with wars and invasions, fires, pests and other calamities. After the Great fire that destroyed nearly the whole city centre in 1827, it emerged from the ashes with renewed vigour. The zcars architect C.L. Engel gave the town a new townplan and some stately buildings. Turku has a lively and versatile cultural life: several theatres, a city philharmonic orchestra, chamber music, jazz & rock etc. The Turku Music Festival and rockfestival Ruisrock are among the oldest in Finland and even in whole Scandinavia.
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.
