The quality of bathing water at Fehmarn beaches will not be adversely affected by the construction of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel. This is revealed in a preliminary study of sediment spill conducted on behalf of Femern A/S by Danish experts from DHI, who are heading up the joint consultancy group Fehmarnbelt Hydrography (FEHY), which comprises DHI and the Institute for Baltic Sea Research, IOW, in Warnemünde.

The construction and operation of the Fixed Link across the Fehmarnbelt will only have a limited impact on the tourism industry on Fehmarn and in Großenbrode. But if the region acts decisively and in time it will be able to make the best use of the opportunities the link offers.

Interview with Dr. Dirk Schmücker, author of the analysis of impact on tourism on Fehmarn and in Großenbrode

The Fehmarnbelt fixed link will affect many people’s daily lives. In a street poll conducted in Rødby and Burg, we asked some of them about their expectations.

The Fehmarnbelt fixed link will help to benefit the climate because train operations on this section will be electrified, bringing an end to diesel locomotives. Moreover, from this autumn, Deutsche Bahn AG will source wind-based electricity for its trains from the world’s first hydrogen-based hybrid power station which can accumulate electricity.

In both Denmark and Germany, the future fixed link between Lolland and Fehmarn is subject to an extensive approval process. Never before have the two countries worked together on a project of this size and scope.

Europe’s largest economy, Germany, is the Scandinavian countries’ most important trade partner. Consequently, the ferries across the Baltic Sea are crucial for trade between the two countries. The same will also be the case with the future Fehmarnbelt fixed link.

When, in 2017, Norway (if all goes according to plan) inaugurates the so-called Rogfast tunnel north of Stavanger, no fewer than six new world records in tunnel construction will be set.

The Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link project contains a huge amount of facts and figures. We publish selected facts about the project.