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Velkua route - 05.01.2026 18:09

Updated 30.1.2026

Starting from 6.1.2026 the commuter ferry Kaita will not operate to Tammisluoto and Liettinen due to ice formation.

At the same time the traffic will switch to the frost heaving schedule, meaning all routes will first go via Rauhala to avoid breaking the ice cover at Palvanaukko. This may cause changes to travel times, especially for the first departure of the day.

Starting from 30.1.2026, the traffic to Kettumaa will be suspended until further notice due to the ice conditions.

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Räisälä ice road is open - 26.12.2025 12:22

Updated 2.2.2026

Räisälä ice road is open

Capacity restrictions on the ice road:

• Maximum weight for vehicle combination 17,0 t
• Maximum axle weight 9,0 t
• Maximum boggie weight 11,0 t

• Speed limit on the ice road is 30 km/h

THE FERRY IS NOT IN TRAFFIC DURING THE WINTER PERIOD

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Skagen - 05.12.2025 17:10

Ferry: Skagen
Situation: Smaller ferry 60 t
Reason: Docking
More information: Directly from the ferry

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Vartsala - 03.12.2025 12:09

Ferry: Vartsala
Situation: Smaller ferry
Reason: Docking
More information: Directly from the ferry

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Kuparonvirta - 19.11.2025 15:14

Due to the water level of the lake, we must restrict the load capacity of the Kuparonvirta ferry as follows:

• Maximum cable ferry load capacity: 44 tons
• Maximum permitted weight of a vehicle or vehicle combination: 35 tons
• Maximum permitted length of a vehicle or vehicle combination: 13 meters

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