Ski holiday in Scandinavia
Ski holiday in Sweden or Norway with DFDS
Planning a ski trip to Sweden or Norway in 2025? The DFDS Paldiski-Kapellskär ferry route is the best choice for combination of car and ski or snowboard trips! A swift 10-hour ferry crossing takes you smoothly over the Baltic Sea. Board in the evening, and by 7:30 am, you can hit the road toward the ski resorts. Evening departures from Paldiski run on Sat, Sun, Mon, and Tue, with return trips from Kapellskär on Wed, Thu, and Fri.
Kapellskär port is near Stockholm, avoiding the city traffic and toll roads. It offers excellent road networks towards Swedish and Norwegian ski resorts.
6 departures per week
Excellent onboard facilities
Delicious meals onboard
Wide selection of cabins
Overnight ferry arrives in Sweden around 7:30 AM
Full day available to drive to the ski resort
Avoid Stockholm traffic when arriving at Kapellskär
Plenty of space on board to bring necessary ski equipment
Relaxing atmosphere with all essentials for a comfortable trip
Paldiski
Kapellskär
Week 5
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Start your ski holiday on board
Everything you need for a comfortable sea voyage is waiting you on board. We recommend the 7 Seas buffet restaurant for a tasty and varied selection of dinner and breakfast. Pre-order meals before the trip for savings. If you forget, you can also pay on board.
For lighter meals and drinks, visit Lighthouse Cafe or Navigator’s Bar. If you forget something important at home, stock up at the Sea Shop with a good selection of sweets, cosmetics, toys, drinks, and more. WiFi is paid on board—purchase a 10% discount before the trip.
Onboard Experience
Travel guides
Conquer the Scandinavian slopes
Scandinavia is an ideal ski holiday destination because it is close enough to enjoy the flexibility of a car journey that travelling by plane cannot offer. Well-known ski resorts Trysil and Hemsedal in Norway, and Åre, Sälen, and Tänndalen in Sweden, await skiing and snowboarding experiences for both beginners and experts.
Plan your visit to SkiStar ski resorts during Family Weeks! Kids under 7 enjoy free ski school, equipment rental, and lift passes. Available for bookings starting 22.03-13.04.2025; registration in advance on the SkiStar website is required.
It is convenient to head to the ski resorts from Kapellskär port. You can travel at your own pace and rest a bit before the arrival evening après-ski.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.
We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.