Blue route: Travemunde – Helsinki – Tampere

If you have already been driving trough the Europe and feel that it’s enough driving for you, this is then the route to go. You jump to Finnlines ferry from Travemunde and find yourself 29 hours later from Helsinki. Don’t forget to order the meal packages on ferry. Blue route is the most relaxed way to get to Finland from Europe, but also probably the most expensive.

Green Route: Travemunde – Trelleborg – Stockholm – Turku – Tampere

This route is for you if you are travelling with family. Try to catch the TT-line ferry from Travemunde to Trelleborg in the evening, so you can spend the whole night sleeping on a ferry. The next day will be a driving day to Stockholm. From Stockholm there you have a really nice cruise ships where you have fun activity for all family members. Just to mention you will find spa, evening shows, fine dining, casino etc. on these ships. There are two cruise lines operating between Stockholm and Turku, Viking Line and Tallink Silja. Nice about this route (and the blue route as well) is that you don’t have to worry about booking any additional hotel rooms since you spend both nights on a ferry making your way.

Yellow route: Puttgarden – Roedby – Helsingoer – Helsingborg – Kapelskar – Naantali – Tampere

This route is if you are on a budget. It includes three different ferry rides. First one is between Puttgarden and Roedby. Couple hours later you find your self from Helsingoer – Helsingborg ferry. Last ferry is with Finnlines from Kapelskar to Naantali. Finnlines will have brand new boat called Finnsirius operating between these two cities in 2023 summer. 

Remember to book all the ferries well in advance since July and August are the hottest holiday season in Finland.