May 17 2026
The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will open in two stages
Sund & Bælt is working with an adjusted plan for the opening of the Fehmarnbelt fixed link, where the tunnel will be put into operation in two stages.
April 22 2026
First tunnel element prepared for immersion
The first tunnel element of a total of 89 that will connect Lolland with the German island of Fehmarn, has just been filled with 4,500 tonnes of ballast concrete. This marks an important milestone in the process leading up to the first immersion. Watch the video down below.
March 3 2026
Contractor tests special vessel for immersion of tunnel elements
The special vessel that will immerse the large elements for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is currently undergoing its final tests prior to approval for use by the Danish maritime authority. For the first time, a finished element was firmly connected to the immersion pontoons.
January 21 2026
Preparations underway for immersing tunnel elements into the Fehmarnbelt
The special vessel IVY, which is needed to immerse the tunnel elements, is currently undergoing final testing. At the same time, the tunnel trench is being prepared. The contractor expects the first tunnel element to be immersed into the Fehmarnbelt in spring 2026.
January 19 2026
Minister-President Günther visits German tunnel construction site
On Friday, 16 January 2026, Schleswig-Holstein's Minister-President Daniel Günther visited the German construction site for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel for the first time and attended the New Year's reception hosted by Femern A/S.
