The Björkö-Panike ferry across Korsbådafjärden operates this summer
The ferry across Korsbådafjärden, which is part of the Björkö-Panike hiking trail in the Kvarken Archipelago, can be used only on weekends from August 16th until September 30th in 2025.
The solar-powered cable ferry on the 23-kilometer hiking trail between Björköby and Panike is back in operation this summer. The ferry is unmanned this summer; hikers will use the automatic ferry on their own.
Notice that from now on (August 16th) until September 30th the ferry will operate only on weekends!
The electric ferry will operate in good weather until the end of September according to the following timetable:
10.5 – 15.6.2025 Sat-Sun 10-18
16.6 – 15.8.2025: Mon-Sun 10-18
16.8 – 30.9.2025: Sat-Sun 10-18
There is always one person in charge of the ferry during each trip. To be allowed to drive the ferry, you must be at least 15 years old and be able to carry out strong identification. Instructions for identification are available at the Korsbådafjärden ferry terminal, https://www.neilos.fi/login . The pin code needed to drive the ferry is also available at the Kvarken World Heritage Gateway Visitor Centre in Replot or at the Cafe salteriet in Björköby, if you’re not able to register with strong identification.
On days with low water levels or strong winds, the ferry is not in operation.
Up-to-date information about the electric ferry
The ferry across Korsbådafjärden, which is part of the Björkö-Panike hiking trail, will be in service this autumn August 16th – September 30th only on weekends (Sat-Sun) between 10am and 6pm.
In bad weather, the ferry cannot be used.