Prosperous societies where people can meet, live and work

Gotlandbolaget is founded 1865
Destination Gotland is founded 1998
Acquisition of Oslo-Copenhagen route 2024
Climate-neutral transport to Gotland 2045

For almost 160 years, we have paved the way for prosperous and thriving societies and the future of shipping. We have a long-term dedication to developing our business and investing in solutions that drive us forward.

We adopt a long-term perspective and see it as our responsibility to ensure that our investments make a difference – for our environment and our customers, employees and owners.

Gotland has been our heart and base since the very beginning in 1865. With our long history and engagement, we have not only developed destinations but also laid the foundation for growing communities where people can meet, live and work. For almost 160 years, we have been promoting the places where we operate. Now, we bring these experiences with us as we invest in the next generation of vessels and fossil free fuel, as well as create new destinations and develop property and hospitality services.

Our responsible practices to ensure the future

A vibrant, modern and attractive society requires basic foundations such as reliable transport, attractive housing and living environments, as well as interesting places to meet for new experiences and social interaction. To meet the demands of our customers and society, we are working on transforming our business and investing in a long-term future for us all. In  today’s ever increasing expectations, we want to ensure that our products and services remain attractive and competitive. We are helping to equip communities for the needs of today and tomorrow, while taking responsibility for the effects of our operations. Our sustainability work is built upon economic, environmental, and social responsibility.

 

 

One of Gotland’s largest employers

Today, we own and operate a fleet of vessels and invest in the transformation of shipping and new technologies. Our companies operate daily ferry services between Gotland and the mainland, Stockholm and Mariehamn, and Oslo and Copenhagen. We are developing the energy supply and ship technology of the future. We own hotels and properties and drive the development of sustainable destinations and visitor centres. As a company, we are very open to new ideas, ways of working and collaborating, and we want to make a lasting impression that creates the right conditions for the future. What runs through all our activities is that they all contribute to strengthening the places where we operate.

 

We have a total of around 1,500 employees in the Group, of whom around 600 work at the head office in Visby and at Destination Gotland. This makes us one of the largest employers on Gotland. We are constantly working to attract our current and future employees with favourable conditions and stimulating work, both on land and at sea. Thanks to our long experience, strong position and financial strength, we create value for the places where we operate, as well as for our shareholders.

Our vision

Prosperous societies where people can meet, live and work.

Our vision is to promote societies and communities where people can meet, live and work – because we know that the opportunity to travel, meet other people and enjoy new experiences lies at the heart of any plan to develop as a place and a destination.

Our mission

Creating maritime transports and hospitality services for the future.

Gotland is our base and our heart. This is where we were founded and from where we operate. We are fiercely committed to creating the maritime transport and tourism industry of the future. As the oldest passenger ferry line in Sweden, we have been bringing Gotland closer to the Swedish mainland for almost 160 years. We are constantly moving the maritime industry forward and helping to create more reasons to travel to the island. And we are taking this wealth of experience with us into the future.

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