The Fehmarnbelt project shapes several visitor destinations in Rødbyhavn: the Femern Bælt exhibition explains the tunnel construction, Pilen offers views of the construction site and tunnel factory, and the Naturstien trail passes through varied landscapes. If you are looking for a hotel in Rødbyhavn, you can plan your stay around these highlights—from the project’s history and panoramic views to paths along the dike.
Pilen: Views of the construction project
Pilen is a 217-metre-long ramp that reaches a height of 24 metres above the surrounding landscape at its tip. From there, you can enjoy views of the construction site, the tunnel factory and the surrounding area. This elevated vantage point offers a sense of the project’s scale. The route starts at the car park: a gently sloping wooden ramp leads to the dike and continues from there. The path to the top follows a gently sloping zigzag route, designed for people with reduced mobility and for wheeled vehicles.
Understanding the Femern Bælt exhibition
In the heart of Rødbyhavn, the Femern Bælt exhibition presents the construction of the 18-kilometre tunnel to Germany. Images, texts, models and films explain the project. The exhibition covers everything from the political decision to build a fixed link, through archaeological excavations and the installation of the tunnel elements, to the restoration of nature. This gives you an overview of the project’s different phases before Pilen directs your gaze towards the construction site and tunnel factory.
A 2.2-kilometre nature trail connects the exhibition with Pilen. This link creates a common thread between learning about the tunnel construction and viewing the surrounding construction area. The two stops focus on different aspects: the exhibition highlights the project’s process and implementation, while Pilen offers panoramic views. You can choose which perspective on the subject is of most interest during your stay.
Naturstien and the landscape along the dike
The Naturstien trail is also 2.2 kilometres long and passes through a former railway area, open countryside, woodland and lakes, as well as along the dike. Along the way, you will pass three ponds created by Sund & Bælt as part of the natural environment associated with the Fehmarnbelt project. They are home to, among other species, green toads, spadefoot toads and crested newts. The trail combines a variety of landscapes with a look at the natural environment considered as part of the project.
The natural surroundings of Lalandia in Rødbyhavn are also ideal for walks or cycling along the dike; the Baltic Sea is just a few metres away. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, the focus here is different from that of the exhibition: the dike, the coast and the landscape along the Naturstien trail. These interests can be a useful starting point when choosing accommodation, without implying a particular place to stay or specific amenities.
Harbour, ferry and history
Scandlines ferries sail from Rødbyhavn ferry port to Puttgarden. As timetables may change, check the departures that apply to your travel dates before you set off. The town is also a destination for cyclists: national cycle route 7 (N7) ends in Rødbyhavn on southern Lolland. Both details can help you consider the harbour and cycle route as separate points of reference when planning your trip.
The town’s history is linked to the construction of the harbour. Between 1909 and 1912, a new harbour was built on the Baltic coast, five kilometres south of Rødby. Rødbyhavn developed afterwards. This chronology places the harbour at the beginning of the town’s development and complements today’s interest in the Fehmarnbelt project with a look at how the town came into being.
The destinations offer distinct points of focus: the exhibition covers tunnel construction, Pilen provides views of the construction site and tunnel factory, and the Naturstien trail passes through varied landscapes with ponds and wildlife. The dike and Baltic Sea, as well as the ferry connection to Puttgarden, round out the options. This lets you choose what to explore in Rødbyhavn during your stay.
Discover more destinations: Bandholm, Soesmarke, Nysted, Vesternæs, Hyldtofte, Hummingen, Fejø, Sønderby
For the full travel overview: Lolland.
