Day trip to Sweden by Skane Jet

Since the 17. September 2020 a new fast ferry operates between Sassnitz and Ystad in Sweden. After the “King's Line” their journey in spring 2020 After 111 years had ceased, was looking for an alternative, since the crossing from Rostock to Trelleborg with 6 Hours of driving time takes too long for many. The journey time of the new ferry is only 2,5 to extend the time sb has to pay sth, so that you can e.g.. can take a nice day trip to southern Sweden.

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Info: The ferry connection to Ystad was only until October 2022 offered and will be since April 2023 by the new ferry Sassnitz-Trelleborg substituted. The Sassnitz-Trelleborg route is now available for booking, Driving time as well 2,5 to extend the time sb has to pay sth.

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Ystad: Sweden's Hollywood

The tranquil town of Ystad is well known for the beautiful scenery in the numerous Kurt Wallander Crime novels by Henry Mankell. The small town is very well on foot in only 5 Minutes from the ferry port. The numerous small brick houses, Churches and the monastery are very nice points of contact. Just outside on a hill above Kaseberga numerous Hinkel stones lie the “Ales Stenar”, which date back to the Viking era. Who would rather shop in Malmö, can be conveniently connected by train to the 63 Drive for one km from Malmö.

The ferry

That 1998 at the Australian shipyard Incat built ship used to sail under the name Fjord Cat between Denmark and Norway. The ferry is actually a 91 m long and 26 m wider High-speed catamaran. With its 4 powerful motors with a total 40.000 PS creates the Skane Jet a speed of 44 Node, which is about 81 km/h corresponds to.
Fit on the ship 676 Passengers and 210 Cars, Motorhomes are possible. On board there are several shopping opportunities and gastronomy. The friendly staff will be happy to advise you on purchasing. The catamaran is controlled by the Shipping company FRS (Förde shipping company Maritime Tourism) Flensburg operated. He sails under the Cypriot flag.

The prices

The prices (As of April 2024) are different, there are four price categories. The price is based on an adult pedestrian for a one-way trip between 30.95 and 35.95, depending on the season. Children up to 16 years pay about half, Infants up to 3 Years are free of charge. If you want to make the crossing by car or motorhome, you should first refer to the side of the Shipping company FRS , since a day trip with your own car does not make sense.

NEW from 2024: Reach your destination faster with the fast lane! Beech for 10 € your holiday pole position and drive away from everyone else in our fast lane. Be among the first on board and enjoy the short waiting time, When you come back from the “Skane Jet” and your holiday begins.

Parking in Mukran at the ferry port

Who arrives by car, can park comfortably in the parking lot at the ferry port, prices are moderate, the hour costs 1 Euro, that Day ticket 6 Euro, Stand 2024. It is important to, that you can. 60 min before departure is on site, the terminal closes 30 min before departure.
It is recommended to book the tickets online, otherwise a Fee of 12 Euro per booking at the ticket counter is charged (Stand 2024).

Always good ride and always a hand-width water under the keel.