Hönöleden, Ferry connection in Gothenburg Archipelago, Sweden
Hönöleden is a ferry service that connects Hönö Island to the mainland through Gothenburg Archipelago. The route travels across the waters of western Sweden's island region, serving residential communities with regular sailings.
Vägverket opened the route between Lilla Varholmen and Öckerö on 6 December 1962, initially with two ferries carrying 16 cars each. As fishing declined in the 1960s, islanders began commuting to mainland jobs, many at Volvo on Hisingen, and capacity grew. In 1981 the ferry terminal moved from Öckerö to Hönö, giving the route its present alignment.
The crossing is free of charge because it forms part of public road Länsväg 155, and the ferries run every ten minutes. The route is operated by Trafikverket Färjerederiet with the ferries M/S Ada, M/S Beda, M/S Göta and M/S Marie, each taking 75 cars.
The ferry terminals display real-time departure information on digital screens, and mobile apps help travelers track schedule updates. The crossing is relatively short, so arriving early at the terminal ensures a smooth journey.
The crossing is free for all users because it forms part of public road Länsväg 155, not a tolled private service. Four of Trafikverket Färjerederiet's largest ferries work the route: M/S Ada, M/S Beda, M/S Göta and M/S Marie, each taking 75 cars with departures every ten minutes.
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