Eckerö Linjen
Eckerö Linjen connects Eckerö on Åland with Grisslehamn in Roslagen in two hours, year-round. Here's who's behind the ferry company, which ship it sails and what you need to know for the crossing.
About Eckerö Linjen
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About Eckerö Linjen
Eckerö Linjen connects Eckerö, on the west coast of Åland, with Grisslehamn in Roslagen across the Åland Sea. The company runs a single ship on the route, the M/S Eckerö, and its offices in Eckerö and Grisslehamn also sell travel packages to Åland.
The M/S Eckerö was built in 1979 at Aalborg Værft in Denmark and sails under the Swedish flag. She is 121 metres long, has 515 lane metres on the car deck and ice class 1B, and carries up to 1,635 passengers and 200 cars. On board are the à la carte restaurant Rospiggen, the Bornholm buffet, the Käringsund café with a playroom, the Byholma bistro, the Klubb Kuling bar with live music, and the Magasin Märket tax-free shop, plus conference rooms.
History and the group
Eckerö Linjen belongs to the Eckerö Group. The parent company, Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö, was founded on 2 March 1961. The group runs four ships between Sweden, Åland, Finland and Estonia, employs around 860 people, and carried some 3.2 million passengers in 2025. Alongside Eckerö Linjen, the group includes Eckerö Line, which sails between Helsinki and Tallinn, and the freight operator Eckerö Link between Långnäs and Naantali. Despite the similar name, Eckerö Line is a separate brand with no route to Sweden.
Eckerö Linjen to Sweden
The only route is Eckerö - Grisslehamn. The M/S Eckerö sails daily, departing Grisslehamn at 10:00, 15:00 and 20:00, and Eckerö at 08:00, 13:30 and 18:30, all local time; the crossing takes two hours. A few sailings are cancelled around Christmas and New Year, and in January 2027 the route pauses for three weeks for a shipyard overhaul.
All passengers and vehicles must be checked in at least 30 minutes before departure - 45 minutes from June to August. Bring valid photo ID. Dogs travel in the Jungman dog room or the designated areas, always on a lead. Connecting buses run daily from Grisslehamn via Norrtälje to Stockholm and to Uppsala. More on the port is on the Grisslehamn page, and the departures for your travel day are in the timetable.
FAQ Eckerö Linjen
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers about Eckerö Linjen and the ferry to Sweden
Which ferry route to Sweden does Eckerö Linjen operate? +
Eckerö Linjen sails to Sweden on the Eckerö - Grisslehamn route. The M/S Eckerö takes two hours and departs three times a day in each direction.
Who owns Eckerö Linjen? +
Eckerö Linjen belongs to the Eckerö Group, whose parent company is Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö, founded in 1961. The group also owns Eckerö Line, which sails between Helsinki and Tallinn - not to be confused with Eckerö Linjen.
Which ship does Eckerö Linjen use? +
The M/S Eckerö sails the route. Built in Aalborg in 1979, she is 121 metres long and carries up to 1,635 passengers and 200 cars.
Can I bring a car, bike or dog? +
Yes. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles can travel with you - bikes need a separate booking. Dogs travel on a lead in the designated dog areas on board. Entry rules are covered in our guide Travelling to Sweden with a dog.
Where do I find the timetable and prices? +
Departures are listed in the timetable. How ferry prices to Sweden are made up is explained in the price overview.