Which passenger harbours does Helsinki have?
Where ferries to Tallinn, Stockholm and Germany leave from.
Short answer
The Port of Helsinki has passenger traffic to Tallinn, Stockholm and Travemünde. West Harbour has frequent daily departures to Tallinn. Katajanokka has daily ferries to Tallinn and Stockholm, and South Harbour a daily ferry to Stockholm. Ferries to Germany leave from Vuosaari Harbour in eastern Helsinki.
Why
- The Port of Helsinki lists Tallinn, Stockholm and Travemünde as its passenger destinations.
- The port says West Harbour has frequent daily Tallinn services.
- The port says ferries to Germany use Vuosaari Harbour.
Details
The Port of Helsinki plans to move Tallinn traffic to West Harbour and Stockholm traffic to Katajanokka in the 2030s.
Tip
Check the terminal on your ticket. Harbours are in different parts of the city, and Vuosaari is far from the centre.
What may differ
Which ship uses which terminal depends on the ferry company and can change.
Common misconception
All ferries in Helsinki leave from one central port.
What actually happens
There are several harbours, three of them near the centre and one in Vuosaari.
People also ask
- Where does the ferry to Tallinn leave from in Helsinki?
- Where does the ferry to Stockholm leave from in Helsinki?
- Is there a ferry from Finland to Germany?
Sources
- Port of Helsinki: About the portChecked at:
- Port of Helsinki: Changes in the port areasChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Ferry routes and terminals change, so check the Port of Helsinki and your ferry company before you travel.
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How do you get to Vuosaari Harbour in Helsinki by public transport?
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