Travel to Utö island

  • Utö island can be reached year-round with the ferry M/S Baldur.
  • The ferry to Utö departs from Pärnäinen harbor in Nauvo.
  • A one-way trip takes about 4-5 hours, depending on the weather and the amount of stops on the way (Berghamn, Nötö, Aspö, Jurmo).
  • The ferry has a restaurant.
  • M/S Baldur is the main ferry for the route to Utö.
  • M/S Baldur’s maximum passenger capacity is 196.
  • M/S Kökar is the reserve ferry to M/S Baldur (usually active during winter).
  • M/S Kökar’s maximum passenger capacity is 150.
  • M/S Baldur’s and M/S Kökar’s time tables can be found on the address www.meritie.fi
  • You cannot reserve a spot on the ferry in advance.
  • The ferry ride is free.
  • There is a separate section on the ferry for those who travel with pets.
  • There is a direct bus line from Turku to Pärnäinen harbor in Nauvo.
  • If you come by car, it can be left in the harbor in the free parking area.
  • No personal cars are allowed on Utö, only service vehicles.