What Bornholmslinjen does

Bornholmslinjen is a ferry brand operated by the privately held Danish shipping company Molslinjen A/S (CVR 17881248), headquartered in Aarhus with operational terminals in Rønne (Bornholm, Denmark), Køge (Denmark), Ystad (Sweden), and Sassnitz (Germany). Since launching operations on September 1, 2018, the company has provided scheduled passenger and vehicle ferry connections across three routes: Rønne–Ystad (80 minutes, up to 16 daily departures), Rønne–Køge (5 hours 30 minutes, overnight route with cabin accommodations), and Rønne–Sassnitz (3 hours 20 minutes). The fleet consists of high-speed catamarans Express 1 and Express 5 (Express 1: 112.6m length, 30.5m beam, 36 MW motor power, up to 40 knots, built by Incat Tasmania), the conventional Hammershus ferry, and Povl Anker.

The company's core product is scheduled ferry transport, monetized across four ticket tiers (Lavpris from 99 DKK, Flex from 599 DKK, Standard from 899 DKK, StandardPLUS from 1,099 DKK), with vehicle tickets including up to 5 passengers. Ancillary revenue streams include onboard dining (Molly's Bistro, Barista's Coffee Shop, Provianten), duty-free shopping (with sales activated based on territorial waters), group catering for parties of 10+, and an annual subscription-based commuter agreement with volume-tiered pricing reducing per-trip costs by up to 88%. Distribution combines direct digital channels (website bornholmslinjen.dk and Molslinjen mobile app supporting 15-second booking), terminal counters, phone reservations, and channel partnerships with DSB (Danish State Railways) and Kombardo Expressen for combined train-and-bus-to-ferry itineraries. An affiliate discount network spans Tivoli Gardens, hotel groups, and Bornholm holiday rental agencies.

Bornholmslinjen is one of several wholly owned ferry brands under Molslinjen A/S, which also operates Samsølinjen, Alslinjen, Langelandslinjen, Fanølinjen, and Øresundslinjen. The company serves a distributed end-customer base including leisure tourists to Bornholm, frequent commuters, school groups, and freight carriers, with no disclosed enterprise revenue concentration. Technology investments center on booking UX and fleet modernization rather than proprietary AI; no patents, AI/ML capabilities, or research assets are reported.

Name

Bornholmslinjen

Legal name

Molslinjen A/S

Website

https://bornholmslinjen.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bornholmslinjen is a Danish ferry brand operated by Molslinjen A/S, providing passenger and vehicle ferry services between Bornholm (Rønne) and Ystad (Sweden), Køge (Denmark), and Sassnitz (Germany) since 2018, serving leisure travelers, commuters, and freight operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger Ferry Services

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Speed Passenger Ferry Operators (TLAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Catamaran Operators (TLAFALAE), High-Speed Catamaran & Fast Ferry Services (THAEAGAD), Cross-Border & International Passenger Ferries (THAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Ferry services
• Passenger transport
• Vehicle ferry
• High-speed catamaran
• Maritime transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rønne

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger and Vehicle Ferry Tickets: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets for foot passengers, cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles on routes between Rønne-Ystad (80 min), Rønne-Køge (5h 30min), and Rønne-Sassnitz (3h 20min). Multiple ticket tiers available: Lavpris (lowest), Flex, Standard, and StandardPLUS with varying flexibility and included services.
2. Cabin and Berth Rentals: On the Hammershus route between Rønne and Køge, passengers can book cabins with four sleeping berths or shared berths in compartment cabins. Cabin types include single, double, and family cabins.
3. Onboard Food and Beverage: Multiple dining venues operate aboard ferries: MOLLY'S BISTRO and PROVIANTEN serving meals and snacks, BARISTA'S COFFEE SHOP offering premium coffee and pastries, plus kiosk products including newspapers and magazines.
4. Duty-Free Shop: Onboard shopping with cosmetics, sweets, Bornholm specialties, beer, wine, and spirits at reduced prices. Sales activate based on territorial waters: wine/spirits when in Danish waters, sweets when in Swedish waters.
5. Group Catering: Pre-ordered meals for groups of 10+ passengers traveling together, with hot and cold options varying by route, season, and departure time.
6. Commuter Agreements: Annual subscription-based commuter agreements for frequent travelers with progressive pricing based on trip volume. Available for both private individuals (households) and businesses (CVR-based).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bornholmslinjen operates passenger and vehicle ferry services connecting the Danish island of Bornholm (Rønne) with Ystad in Sweden (80-minute high-speed crossing), Køge in Denmark (5h 30min conventional crossing with cabin accommodation), and Sassnitz in Germany (3h 20min). The service runs on a fleet of high-speed catamarans (Express 1, Express 5) and conventional ferries (Hammershus, Povl Anker), with up to 16 daily departures on the Rønne–Ystad corridor during peak season.

Product overview

Bornholmslinjen is a ferry service operated by Molslinjen A/S, offering ferry connections between Bornholm (Rønne) and three mainland destinations: Ystad (Sweden), Køge (Denmark), and Sassnitz (Germany). The service operates a fleet including high-speed catamarans Express 1 and Express 5, the Hammershus ferry, and Povl Anker. The core product consists of ferry tickets across four fare types: Lavpris (lowest price), Flex (flexible changes), Standard (refundable with conditions), and StandardPLUS (fully flexible with lounge access). The company operates as an integrated travel platform combining ferry transport with bus services (KOMBARDO EXPRESSEN), train connections via DSB, and commuter subscription programs. Onboard services include restaurants (MOLLY'S BISTRO, BARISTA'S COFFEE SHOP, PROVIANTEN), duty-free shopping, and pre-orderable catering for groups. A mobile app enables ticket booking and management. The business model integrates with regional transport partners and offers discount partnerships with Danish and Swedish attractions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Express 1: High-speed ferry representing a new generation of vessels with spacious vehicle decks, seating areas, Provianten restaurant, and Barista's Coffee Shop.
• Express 5
• Hammershus
• Povl Anker
• Barista's Coffee Shop
• Molly's Bistro
• Provianten
• Kombardo Expressen

Products and services

• Bornholmslinjen Ferry Services (Rønne–Ystad, Rønne–Køge, Rønne–Sassnitz) Passenger and vehicle ferry transportation connecting the Danish island of Bornholm (Rønne) with Ystad (Sweden, 80-minute high-speed crossing on Express 1/5), Køge (Denmark, 5h 30min conventional crossing on Hammershus), and Sassnitz (Germany, 3h 20min). Up to 16 daily departures on the Rønne–Ystad corridor in peak season. Sold to leisure travelers, commuters, school groups, and commercial freight operators.
• Pendleraftale (Commuter Agreement) Annual subscription commuter program offering discounted ferry travel on the Rønne–Ystad and Rønne–Køge routes with a fixed annual fee plus volume-based per-trip pricing in three tiers (1–2 trips, 3–10 trips, 11+ trips). Saves frequent travelers up to 88% per trip compared to standard ticket prices.
• Cabin and Berth Rentals on Hammershus (Rønne–Køge) Onboard cabin accommodation on the Hammershus ferry for the 5h 30min Rønne–Køge crossing. Options include single bed in shared cabin (349 DKK), single cabin (698 DKK), double cabin (698 DKK), and family cabin with 3–4 berths (1,047 DKK). Sold to passengers requiring overnight or rest accommodation on the longer crossing.
• KOMBARDO EXPRESSEN Bus Service Express bus service from Copenhagen to Bornholm ferry ports. Buses operate from Copenhagen Bus Terminal and from Finlandsvej 7 in Rønne, with the bus itself boarding the ferry for the Baltic crossing. Sold to travelers seeking a single-ticket door-to-door journey from Copenhagen to Bornholm without separate rail or driving arrangements.
• Group Catering Service Pre-orderable onboard catering service for groups of 10 or more passengers traveling together. Includes hot and cold dishes tailored by route, season, and departure time. Sold to school groups, corporate travel, and tour operators who need coordinated meal service for large parties on a single booking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 16 daily ferry departures between Ystad and Rønne
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Molslinjen A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Bornholmslinjen is a brand operated by Molslinjen A/S (CVR 17881248). Since September 1, 2018, Bornholmslinjen has operated ferry routes Rønne-Ystad, Rønne-Køge, and Rønne-Sassnitz under the Molslinjen group umbrella. Molslinjen also operates SAMSØLINJEN, ALSLINJEN, LANGELANDSLINJEN, FANØLINJEN, and ØRESUNDSLINJEN.
• DSB (Danish State Railways)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDSB sells combined train-ferry tickets to Bornholm. Passengers travel via DSB Øresundstrain to Malmö, transfer to Pågatåg for Ystad, then ferry to Rønne. Single ticket covers entire journey including ferry access.
• KOMBARDO EXPRESSENcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpress bus service from Copenhagen Bus Terminal (Carsten Niebuhrs Gade near Fisketorvet) to Rønne (Finlandsvej 7). Buses board the ferry for the crossing. Part of the Kombardo ecosystem.
• Tivoli GardensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment park discount partnership offering ferry passengers reduced rates on admission, tour passes, Tivoli cards, and parking.
• The Falcon HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBornholm hotel partner offering up to 15% discount and 10% restaurant discount for ferry passengers.
• Arp-Hansen Hotel GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCopenhagen hotel group partnership offering 15% discount across multiple hotels for ferry passengers.
• NovasolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoliday home rental partner helping tourists find accommodation on Bornholm combined with ferry tickets.
• Team BornholmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Bornholm accommodation agency offering modern vacation rentals across the island with travel planning assistance.
• Book BornholmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBornholmslinjen's official accommodation partner for booking summer houses, hotels, and bed & breakfast on Bornholm, with options to combine with car or bicycle rental.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DFDS: Major Northern European ferry and logistics operator with passenger ferry routes in the Baltic and North Sea, including connections to Bornholm historically. Comparable in multi-country passenger ferry operations, onboard F&B/retail, and route portfolio.
• Stena Line: One of Europe's largest ferry operators with passenger and RoPax services across the North Sea and Baltic, including Sweden–Denmark and Germany–Sweden corridors. Comparable in scale, mix of high-speed and conventional ferries, and multi-country operation.
• Molslinjen A/S: Parent company of Bornholmslinjen, operating multiple Danish ferry brands (Samsølinjen, Alslinjen, Langelandslinjen, Fanølinjen, Øresundslinjen). Comparable as a Danish high-speed and conventional passenger ferry operator sharing fleet, app, and corporate resources.

Regional players

• TT-Line: Operates passenger and freight ferries on Baltic routes between Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Lithuania. Comparable in Baltic passenger ferry operations, though primarily serving German–Swedish and German–Polish corridors rather than Denmark.
• Tallink: Operates passenger ferries between Estonia, Finland, Sweden, and Latvia in the Baltic Sea. Comparable in Baltic passenger ferry operations, onboard retail, and route diversification, though primarily serving the eastern Baltic.
• Fjord Line: Norwegian ferry operator running passenger services between Norway, Denmark, and Sweden with onboard F&B and cabins. Comparable as a Northern European short-sea passenger ferry operator with cruise-style amenities.
• Color Line: Norwegian operator of large passenger ferries between Norway and Denmark/Germany with significant onboard hospitality, retail, and duty-free. Comparable in cruise-style passenger ferry experience with strong ancillary revenue.

Direct peers

• Scandlines: Scandlines operates ferry routes in the Baltic between Denmark and Germany, and was historically a major operator on the Rønne-Sassnitz route directly competing with Bornholmslinjen. Closest direct competitor on Bornholm–Germany corridor.
• Smyril Line: Operates passenger and freight ferry services between Denmark (Hirtshals) and the Faroe Islands/Iceland. Comparable as a Northern European passenger ferry operator connecting Denmark to peripheral island destinations with onboard amenities.
• ForSea (formerly HH Ferries): Operates high-frequency passenger ferries on the Helsingør–Helsingborg route across the Øresund, a Danish-Swedish corridor comparable to Bornholmslinjen's Rønne–Ystad service in terms of short-sea, high-frequency passenger transport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bornholmslinjen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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