Newcastle – Gothenburg
Ferries to Sweden
Newcastle – Gothenburg
Ferries to Sweden
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The Port of Newcastle is actually located around 16 kilometres east of the city centre, on the north bank of the River Tyne. DFDS Seaways operates daily ferry crossings to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, lasting approximately 15 hours. The passenger terminals have been recently refurbished, offering all the usual facilities including sheltered walkways, a number of check-in desks and automated luggage handling.
Located in the northeast of England, Newcastle is well known for its historical ties with coal mining and as an important centre for the wool trade. Dating back to the 16th century, Newcastle's port and shipyards were once one of the largest centres of shipbuilding and repair in the world.
The city has a number of iconic brands associated with it including Newcastle United Football Club, Newcastle Brown Ale and the city's Tyne Bridge. Newcastle's light railway network, known as the Metro, operates on both sides of the river, connecting it with numerous places including Gateshead and the beaches of Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.
Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city and is located on the west coast of the country, with an amazing archipelago that is only 30 minutes by tram from the city centre. The city is home to a number of festivals and concerts during the summer months and include the Way Out West festival, Metaldown and Summerburst Electronic Dance Festival. For visitors that prefer smaller venues there are a host of bars and clubs in the city that host many events and DJ performances.
For lovers of the great outdoors, Gothenburg's islands make up one of the most beautiful archipelagos in Europe and is made up of around 10,000 granite islets.
Shipping and commerce has always played an important role in Gothenburg's economy due in large part to its strategic location. The city's port is the largest harbour in Scandinavia are there are daily ferry services to Kiel in Germany and Frederikshavn in Denmark. When arriving in Gothenburg by ferry, passengers should take the time to admire the archipelago and enjoy the fact that the port is only a short walk from the city centre.
