Getting to Schleswig-Holstein by boat

To reach Schleswig-Holstein by boat, you can depart from 7 countries: Lithuania, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Denmark. The ferries of the 7 companies (DFDS Seaways, Color Line, Stena Line, Finnlines, TT-Line, Syltfähre or Elb Link) that provide crossings to Schleswig-Holstein call at 15 ports: Klaipeda, Kiel, Oslo, Gothenburg, Helsinki, Lubeck, Karlshamn and Malmo.

With a network of 12 ferry lines, it is easy to reach Schleswig-Holstein and find the perfect crossing. The ferry companies DFDS Seaways, Color Line, Stena Line and Finnlines offer up to 11 crossings a day. Find all prices and best deals for Schleswig-Holstein on our Vivanoda search engine.

The fastest crossing takes 8 hrs. (Trelleborg - Lubeck) with a distance of 143 mi and the longest 29 hrs. 30 min (Helsinki - Lubeck) with a distance of 688 mi.

Ferries to Schleswig-Holstein in figures

Countries
Lithuania
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Latvia
Denmark
Number of crossings
11 crossings a day
Number of ports
15
Number of ferry connections
12
Number of ferry companies
7
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Important ferries to Schleswig-Holstein

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Most popular ferry routes to Schleswig-Holstein

To travel to Schleswig-Holstein by ferry, the ferry companies Elb Link, Syltfähre, TT-Line and Finnlines offer daily crossings from Brunsbüttel, Cuxhaven, List, Havneby, Trelleborg or Ventspils.

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Ferry Schleswig-Holstein: Travel Guide

Schleswig-Holstein: When to visit?

The best time to visit Germany is generally between May and September, during the summer months. Temperatures are pleasant, ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, and days are long, allowing you to take full advantage of the sights and outdoor activities. In particular, June, July and August often offer sunny, dry weather.

Spring, between March and May, is also a good time to visit Germany. Temperatures start to warm up, flowers bloom and landscapes are adorned with greenery. However, it's important to note that the weather can be unstable, with frequent variations in temperature and precipitation.

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Main ports of call for a ferry crossing to Schleswig-Holstein

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