Karlskrona Port Ferry Overview
Karlskrona is a locality and the seat of Karlskrona Municipality, Blekinge County, Sweden. It is also the capital of Blekinge County. Karlskrona is known as Sweden's only baroque city and is host to Sweden's only remaining naval base and the HQ of the Swedish Coast Guard. The city centre is located on the islet of Trossö. The islet of Stumholmen was formerly property of the Navy and today it houses the National Naval Museum. The main square of Karlskrona is the biggest in Scandinavia and the second biggest in Europe, after the Red Square of Moscow.
The old architecture together with the naval installations comprise the major tourist attractions of Karlskrona. The city has a pleasant atmosphere and is one of the highlights of south-east Sweden. Outside the city lies the archipelago of Karlskrona, the most southern of the Swedish archipelagos. Several islands are connected to the city by ferries.
Karlskrona Ferry Port is positioned on the island of Verko adjacent to the E22 motorway. Stena Line run a twice daily ferry service to Gdynia in Poland. |