List of cable ferry routes

This is a list of cable ferry routes worldwide.

Europe

Albania

Austria

Belgium

  • Belgium has about 20 cable ferries.[2] 7 of them are small manual self-service ones.

Croatia

Medsave cable ferry

Medsave Ferry, across the Sava River (Medsave–Zaprešić) in Zagreb County, overhead cable

  • Otočanka Ferry, across the Sava River (Otok Samoborski–Savski Marof) in Zagreb County, overhead cable
  • Oborovo, across the Sava River (Oborovo–Vrbovo Posavsko) in Zagreb County, overhead cable
  • Martinska ves, across the Sava River (Dubrovčak Lijevi–Dubrovčak Desni) in Sisak-Moslavina County, overhead cable
  • Tišina, across the Sava River (Tišina Kaptolska–Tišina Erdedska) in Sisak-Moslavina County, overhead cable
  • Sunjanka, across the Sava River (Graduša Posavska–Lukavec Posavski) in Sisak-Moslavina County, overhead cable
  • Kratečko, across the Sava River (Kratečko–Sunjsko Selište) in Sisak-Moslavina County, overhead cable
  • Pitomača Jelkuš Ferry, across the Drava River, in Virovitica–Podravina County
  • Pitomača Križnica, across the Drava River, in Virovitica–Podravina County
  • Osijek Zoološki vrt, across the Drava River, Osijek-Baranja County

Czech Republic

  • Dolní Žleb Ferry, reactive ferry across the Elbe at Dolní Žleb near Děčín, lower cable
  • Vrané nad Vltavou – Strnady, reactive ferry across the Vltava before Prague, with overhead cable
  • Klecánky – Roztoky ferry over the Vltava under Prague, secured by overhead cable
  • Máslovice, Dol – Libčice ferry over the Vltava under Prague, secured by lower cable
  • Lužec nad Vltavou ferry over the Vltava, secured by overhead cable
  • Zlenice – Senohraby swimming pool, ferry over the Sázava river, overhead security cable installed but usually unused
  • Oseček ferry, Elbe river, formerly secured by overhead cable, now without it
  • Kazín ferry, Berounka river, 1992–2007 propelled through lower chain, since 2015 unsecured boat
  • Nadryby ferry, Berounka river, secured by the overhead cable
  • Darová ferry, Berounka river, propelled through the overhead cable

Denmark

  • Østre Ferry, across Isefjord between Hammer Bakke and Orø. Uses cables for steering, but propellers for propulsion.
  • Udbyhøj Ferry, across Randers Fjord.

Estonia

  • Kavastu Ferry, across Emajõgi in Kavastu (manual mechanism, more than century old flywheel)

Finland

Alassalmi cable ferry
Karhun cable ferry
Koivukanta ferry in winter and parallel ice road for lighter vehicles
Pikkarala ferry wintering on the shore of Oulujoki
  • Ahvionsaari Ferry, from Kiviapaja to Ahvionsaari in Savonlinna
  • Alassalmi Ferry, across Alassalmi strait on lake Oulujärvi between Manamansalo island and mainland
  • Arvinsalmi Ferry, across Arvinsalmi strait between the municipalities of Rääkkylä and Liperi
  • Barösund Ferry, across Barösund strait between Barölandet and Orslandet islands
  • Bergö Ferry, in Bergö
  • Eskilsö Ferry
  • Föri in Turku
  • Hanhivirta Ferry, in Enonkoski
  • Haukkasalo Ferry
  • Hirvisalmi Ferry, across Hirvisalmi strait between the mainland and Paalasmaa island in Juuka
  • Hämmärönsalmi Ferry, across Hämmärönsalmi strait (Rimito-Hanka) in Rimito, Nådendal (part of r. road 1890)
  • Högsar Ferry, between Högsar and Storlandet islands in Nagu, Pargas (part of r. road 12019)
  • Karhu Cable Ferry, between the mainland and the island of Karhu, Ii
  • Keistiö Ferry, between Keistiö and Iniö islands in Iniö, Pargas
  • Kietävälänvirta Ferry, between Partalansaari and Viljakansaari in Puumala (part of road 15176)
  • Koivukanta Ferry, to Kesamonsaari in Savonlinna
  • Kokonsaari Ferry, from Kesamonsaari to Kokonsaari in Savanlinna
  • Kivimo Ferry, between Roslax on mainland Houtskär and Kivimo islands in Houtskär, Pargas
  • Kokkila Ferry, between Kokkila on the mainland and Angelniemi on Kimitoön (part of r. road 1835)
  • Kuparonvirta Ferry, between Hirvensalo and Anttola in Mikkeli (part of road 15147)
  • Kyläniemi Ferry, between Utula and Kyläniemi
  • Mossala Ferry, between Björkö and Mossala islands in Houtskär, Pargas (part of regional road 12003)
  • Pellinki Ferry, between the mainland and the island of Pellinki
  • Pettu Ferry, between Pettu and Utö islands in Finby, Salo
  • Pikkarala Ferry, across Oulujoki river in Pikkarala, Oulu
  • Potkusalmi Ferry, to Ritosaari in Savonlinna
  • Puutossalmi Ferry, in Kuopio
  • Rongonsalmi Ferry, between Viljakansaari and Lieviskä in Puumala, (part of road 15170)
  • Saverkeit Ferry, between mainland Houtskär and Västra Saverkeit islands in Houtskär, Pargas (part of r. road 12005)
  • Skagen Ferry, between Jumo and Iniö islands in Iniö, Pargas (part of r. road 12230)
  • Skåldö Ferry, between Degerö and Skåldö islands in Ekenäs, Raseborg
  • Tappuvirta Ferry, Tappuvirrantie
  • Tuohisaari Ferry, from Liistonsaari to Tuohisaari in Savonlinna
  • Vartsala Ferry, between Vartsala and Kivimaa islands in Kustavi (part of r. road 192)
  • Våno Ferry, between Våno and Attu islands in Pargas (part of r. road 12027)

Åland also has:

  • Björkölinjen, across Björkösund strait between the islands of Korsö (in Kumlinge municipality) and Bockholm (in Brändö m.)
  • Embarsundlinjen, across Embarsund strait in Föglö municipality, between the islands of Finholma and Jyddö
  • Töftölinjen, across Prästösund strait between the islands of Töftö (in Vårdö municipality) and Prästö (in Sund m.)
  • Seglingelinjen, across the strait between the islands of Seglinge and Snäckö (both in Seglinge village in Kumlinge municipality)
  • Simskälalinjen, across the strait between the islands of Alören and Östra Simskäla (both in Vårdö municipality)
  • Ängsösundlinjen, across Ängösund strait between the islands of Lumparland (in Lumparland municipality) and Ängö (in Vårdö m.)

France

Germany

The Pritzerbe Ferry
The Rathen Ferry

Hungary

Cable ferry crossing the river Tisza between Tiszatardos and Tiszalök, Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Netherlands

Hand-powered small cable ferry across Vlaardingervaart, Maasland, the Netherlands

There are about 150 cable ferries in the Netherlands,.[2] About 111 of these are small hand-powered self-service ones and of these 24 use chains.

Some examples:

  • Cuijk ferry, across the Meuse at Cuijk
  • Genemuiden ferry, across the Zwarte Water at Genemuiden
  • Jonen ferry, across the Walengracht at Jonen, only taking foot passengers and cyclists, winched to the other bank by an electric motor on one of the banks.
  • Lexkesveer, across the Nederrijn near Wageningen, first mentioned in 1426
  • Oijen Ferry, across the Meuse at Oijen
  • Wijhe Ferry, across the IJssel at Wijhe
  • Wijk bij Duurstede ferry, across the Lek. This one uses a floating cable.

Norway

Poland

Ferry in Kazimierz Dolny-Janowiec (Poland – Vistula river)
Ferry in Gniew (Poland, Vistula river)
High-rope ferry in Borusowa on the Vistula River

Portugal

Barca da Amieira, in 2023

Slovakia

  • Perec Ferry, across the Perec distributary of the river Hron, between Starý Tekov and Nový Tekov in Levice district – Foot ferry, came into use in the late 18th century and ceased operations in 2014, replaced by a bridge.

Spain

Sweden

The Swedish ferry Saga on the Hamburgsund route. The yellow colour is typical for car ferries in Sweden
The Swedish ferry Vaxholmen with its destination, Vaxholm Castle, in the Stockholm Archipelago

Switzerland

  • Basel Ferries, four routes across the Rhine in the city of Basel
  • Ferry across the Sitter at Bischofszell
  • Bodenacker Ferry, across the Aare
  • Ferry across the Doubs at Tariche
  • Ellikon–Nack Ferry, across the Rhine from Marthalen to Lottstetten in Germany
  • Fahr Abbey Ferry, across the Limmat river at Fahr Abbey, since 1896.
  • Ferry Mumpf–Bad Säckingen across the Rhine to Germany
  • Ferry Reichenbach across the Aare at Zollikofen
  • Ferry across the Reuss at Sulz
  • Fähre Wolfwil–Wynau across the Aare
  • Ferry Zehendermätteli across the Aare near Bern
  • Ferry Zurzach-Kadelburg, across the Rhine to Germany

United Kingdom

The Cowes Floating Bridge loading at East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom

North America

Belize

Canada

Lytton Ferry (Fraser River)
Needles Cable Ferry (Arrow Lakes)
Riverhurst Ferry
Laval-sur-le-Lac–Île-Bizard Ferry

Mexico

United States

Canby Ferry
White's Ferry on the Potomac River
Wheatland Ferry
Princeton Ferry (undergoing renovation)

South America

Chile

Asia

Hong Kong

Nam Sang Wai Ferry, Hong Kong

South Korea

Australasia

Australia

Daintree River Ferry
The Mannum Ferry
The Moggill Ferry
Wisemans Ferry

New Zealand

  • Tuapeka Mouth Ferry, in Tuapeka – South Island, on the Clutha River

Africa

Gambia

Mozambique

Chain ferry being handcranked in Mozambique
  • Ferry across Shire River, 37 km south of Malawi's southernmost border

South Africa

Malgas Ferry on the Breede River, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Malgas Ferry for 2-3 cars, 120 m across the Breede River at Malgas, Western Cape, powered by 2-4 men walking a rope,[52][53] in operation from 1860 to 2019, when it was replaced by a diesel-powered ferry in spite of a petition with over 21000 signatures appealing to save the unique historic crossing.[54]
  • Octha Ferry at Sendelingsdrift, for 2 cars, across the Garib (Orange) River to Namibia, guided by tethers on high rope, powered by two outboard motors and possibly the water current.[55]

Zambia

Zimbabwe

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