Operators – Color Line
Color Line – Ferry Routes Across Scandinavia and Germany
Color Line is Norway’s largest shipping line for international passenger and goods traffic to and from Norway and one of Europe’s leading short sea shipping lines.
They are the biggest shipping company in Norway and one of the biggest in Europe who offer European short sea shipping. The Color Line shipping company operates five ships on four international routes between Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Germany, with cruising on the Oslo-Kiel route, transport on the routes from Larvik and Kristiansand to Hirtshals and transport and shopping on the Sandefjord-Strømstad route. In addition to passenger and goods transport, Color Line operates conferences and exhibitions, hotel operation, restaurants, shops, entertainment and tour production.
Countries Served
Color Line operates international ferry services between:
- Denmark
- Germany
- Norway
- Sweden
Key Color Line Routes
- Denmark to Norway: Hirtshals to Kristiansand and Hirtshals to Larvik.
- Norway to Germany: Oslo to Kiel.
- Norway to Sweden: Sandefjord to Stromstad.
These routes are vital for tourism, business travel, and freight transport, offering seamless connections between major ports in Scandinavia and Germany.
Onboard Facilities
Color Line ships are equipped to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, with facilities that typically include:
- wide selection of goods
- Restaurants, cafés and bars
- Shops and children’s play areas
- Free Wi-Fi and quiet lounges
Passengers travelling with vehicles benefit from efficient loading and ample car deck space across all major routes.
The Color Line Fleet
In summer 2019, the world’s largest plug-in hybrid ship went into service between Sandefjord and Strømstad. With the building of this ship, all the routes that Color Line operates between Norway, Germany, Denmark and Sweden will have been equipped with new, modern, tailor made ships over the course of just a few years.
Click here to view all ships on Color Line’s official site.
With an expansive route network and strong reputation for customer service, Color Line remains a leading choice for ferry travel across Scandinavia and Germany.