Travel to Åre by ferry
There is no ferry directly to Åre, but ferry travel can be combined with driving or rail to make the journey from parts of Europe and Finland more convenient.
Travel from the Netherlands to Åre by ferry
If you want to bring your own car to Åre, combining the drive through Germany with an overnight ferry can make the long journey north more comfortable.
Via Kiel and Oslo
Drive from the Netherlands to Kiel and take the overnight ferry to Oslo with your car. The crossing takes around 20 hours, giving you a long break from driving before the final journey. From Oslo, around 630 km and approximately 9 hours of driving remain to Åre.
See current sailings and book with Color Line.
Via Kiel and Göteborg
Another option is the overnight ferry from Kiel to Göteborg. Stena Line operates the crossing in around 14 hours. From Göteborg, around 840 km and just over 11 hours of driving remain to Åre.
See current sailings with Stena Line.
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Ferry or a shorter journey?
Bringing your own car gives you flexibility during your stay, but the complete journey from the Netherlands is long. If journey time is more important, flying to Åre and hiring a car can be a simpler alternative.