Ferries from Finland: "Tax free shopping" by satu
written: 19 June 2001 last time there: June 2001
There is a frequent ferry traffic between Stockholm and two Finnish cities Turku and Helsinki. A daytrip on a Viking Line ferry between Stockholm and Turku costs 95 FIM. The trip takes 11 hours. The ferry leaves from Stockholm at 7.45 and is in Turku at 19.50 or if you're going the other way it leaves from Turku 8.45 and is in Stockholm 18.55. If you want to take a ferry to or from Helsinki, you have to spend the night on the ferry. This will be more expensive because you'll have to pay for a cabin. The ferries are extremely popular among Finns and Swedes. People go there for the tax free alcohol. So be prepared for loads of happy drunken cruisers!
Pros: Cheaper than flying, nice scenery, tax free
Cons: Can be boring if travelling alone
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