A new Novus survey shows that ferry prices are severely limiting travel for residents of Gotland, Sweden. The survey was presented at a traffic forum in Visby. Between 2024 and 2025, ticket prices for Gotlanders increased by 11 percent.
Since 2017, prices have risen by 68 percent for passengers and 83 percent for vehicles, according to new statistics from Region Gotland. 87 percent of respondents report traveling less than they would like due to costs, with 52 percent traveling significantly less and 11 percent not traveling at all. The prices also affect visits from family and friends and thoughts about staying on the island.
the ferry is not a transport alternative but the road to the rest of Sweden for Gotlanders
More than half of Gotlanders have discussed moving from the island because of ferry prices, and about one-fifth say ticket prices have largely influenced their thoughts about staying, with moving considered. Meit Fohlin, chair of the regional board, stated in a press release that the ferry is not a transport alternative but the road to the rest of Sweden for Gotlanders, and it is most concerning that more than half have considered moving due to ferry prices.
it is most concerning that more than half have considered moving due to ferry prices