New port – New discoveries

Welcome to MOLSLINJEN's new ferry terminal at Østhavn

Ahoy, new port in sight!

On 11 November 2020, MOLSLINJEN will move to the new ferry terminal at Østhavn in Aarhus.

The construction of MOLSLINJEN’s new ferry terminal began in 2018. And we have taken all the best features of the old port and made the new one even better, so it is even easier for you to take the trip across the Kattegat by high-speed ferry.

On this page you will learn more about what the move means for you and you will get rare insight into the building of a new port.

We look forward to welcoming you on board at the new ferry terminal at Østhavn.

Kombardo!

A new port – full of benefits

At the new port, we have done all we can to make your travel between Jutland and Zealand as easy and comfortable as possible.

Read more below about the many benefits at the new port.

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Faster motorway access

When you drive off the ferry at the new port, you simply drive straight until you hit the E45 motorway.

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Better access roads

At the new ferry terminal, two-lane roads have been established in both directions. That makes getting to and from the new port fast.

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Easier access on and off the ferry

The ramps at the new port are both wider and longer, so there is plenty of space when driving on and off the ferry.

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More eco-friendly port

MOLSLINJEN’s ferries have access to land power at the new ferry terminal. That means fuel-driven generators are no longer needed to generate power when the ships are docked.

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Better facilities for foot passengers

The new covered skywalk ensures foot passengers direct access to and from the ferry, away from traffic and without having to worry about wind and rain.

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Less traffic through Aarhus

Traffic is diverted away from the bustle of the city centre and out to larger roads with better infrastructure.

Fast access

Getting there

MOLSLINJEN’s new ferry terminal is located at Østhavn in Aarhus. Our new address is Færgevej 7A, 8000 Aarhus C.

The easiest way to get to the port is by taking Marselis Boulevard and then Østhavnsvej.

There are bike and pedestrian paths all the way out to the new ferry terminal. It is also possible to be dropped off/picked up by car in the parking lot, right in front of the entrance to the new skywalk.

Find your way

A new port sees the light of day

The construction of MOLSLINJEN’s new ferry terminal started in 2018. The plan was to move the ferry terminal from the city to an area with more space and better infrastructure.

A huge project got underway, involving the establishment of three ferry berths and an overlying berth, all of which were built with a considerable depth.

The work also included the building of quays, ramp foundations, bottom protection for the berths, piers, rockfill, dredging and filling at Østhavnsvej.

Where there was once water as far as the eye could see, there is now a whole new port area where some of the world's largest high-speed ferries will dock.

Kombardo!

The ferry terminal takes shape

With the foundations in place, the next phase of the construction was started. The terminal building, the administration office, the workshop and ramps needed building.

Additionally, new access roads to the new port had to be established. As you can probably guess, ensuring space for up to 350 vehicles for each ferry departure can be quite a puzzle.

Uplifting news for pedestrian passengers

Pedestrian passengers were brought into the equation in the construction of the new port. We have mounted a covered skywalk that gives you direct access to and from the ferry.

That way you do not have to venture out among vehicles and, at the same time, you are protected from the elements.

Uplifting news for pedestrian passengers

Pedestrian passengers were brought into the equation in the construction of the new port. We have mounted a covered skywalk that gives you direct access to and from the ferry.

That way you do not have to venture out among vehicles and, at the same time, you are protected from the elements.

Testing in progress!

On an early morning in June 2020, one of MOLSLINJEN's high-speed ferries docked at the new ferry port for the first time.

It was the Express 2, which had the pleasure of testing the berth for the first time. And it all went precisely according to plan! The Express 2 docked without any problems.

See how the test went here.

The ramps’ long journey

The ramps are an important part of the new ferry terminal. Every day they ensure that several thousand vehicles can quickly and easily drive on and off the ferry.

The six ramps in all, weighing a total of 1065 tonnes, were specially manufactured in China and made the long journey by ship to Aarhus via Rotterdam.

The ferry ramps are not like the ones we know today. They are both longer and wider, which makes it easier for you to drive on and off the ferry.

Welcome aboard

We are moving to a new port with even better facilities. We have taken all the best features from the old port and have made the new one even better.

Here you will find answers to some of the questions that can arise in connection with the move.

: The move to the new port took place in November 2020.

We have just receive our ramps from China, and once we have verified that they fit on the foundations that were cast for them, we can schedule a final date for the first departure from the new terminal.

: Our new address is Færgevej 7A, 8000 Aarhus C.

Get directions here.

: There are parking facilities at MOLSLINJEN’s new port in Aarhus.

The parking is managed by Q-park.

: Yes, they will. You will find the current check-in times here.

: You can still board/exit at the port when travelling with KOMBARDO EXPRESSEN.

Just show up at the port at the same time the bus leaves the Valdemarsgade bus stop.

: If you are a GoMore driver or passenger, it will be possible to stop and pick up passengers just before the check-in terminals at the new port.

: There has been a debate about that fact that MOLSLINJEN had expressed a wish that Aarhus Municipality should establish a bus connection to the new port.

However, Aarhus Municipality has asserted that there is not an adequate passenger base for a bus route, which is why it will not be established.

: Instead of buying a foot passenger ticket to MOLSLINJEN, we recommend that you buy a ticket for our bus service called Kombardo Expressen. If you travel with Kombardo Expressen, you can embark the ferry by foot when arriving at Sjællands Odde. Remember to inform the driver that you wish to embark by foot and remember your luggage before leaving the bus.

Buy your ticket for Kombardo Expressen here.

If you have already bought a foot passenger ticket, Aarhus Municipality recommends that you use Midttrafik's bus taxi service called Flextur. Read more here (in Danish only).

: If you are travelling in a handicap vehicle, you must book your ticket in the same way that you did before. You will find a guide on how to book a ticket for a handicap vehicle here.

If you are walking-impaired and travelling as a pedestrian passenger, you can use the elevator in our new skywalk to board the ferry. If you would like help boarding and unboarding the high-speed ferry, you can find more information here.