Rødbyhavn: Pilen, the Baltic Sea and the Fehmarn Belt

Rødbyhavn offers specific points of interest if you want to combine your stay with the coast, views or the Fehmarn Belt project. The origins of the town, Pilen and the exhibition each have a different focus: the history of the harbour and tunnel, a view of the construction project, or nature along the dike. This gives you a chance to consider which of these aspects you want to be the focus of your trip.

Harbour history and views from Pilen

Between 1909 and 1912, a new harbour was built on the Baltic coast, five kilometres south of Rødby. Rødbyhavn grew up after the harbour was built. This history gives the town a direct connection to the development of the harbour; it sits alongside today’s themes related to the Fehmarn Belt project.

A striking viewpoint is Pilen: the ramp is 217 metres long and ends at a point 24 metres above the surrounding landscape. From there, you can enjoy a view of the construction site, the tunnel factory and the surrounding area. The route there leads from the car park along a gently rising wooden ramp to the dike and onwards. A gently rising zigzag path leads to the tip and is intended for people with reduced mobility or for wheeled vehicles.

The Fehmarn Belt Exhibition and the Nature Trail

At the heart of Rødbyhavn, the Fehmarn Belt Exhibition presents the construction of the 18-kilometre tunnel to Germany through images, texts, models and films. It covers everything from the political decision to build a fixed link, to archaeological excavations and the installation of the tunnel elements, through to the restoration of nature. So the focus is not only on the construction work: the exhibition also explores the decisions behind the project and its archaeological and landscape aspects.

The 2.2-kilometre Nature Trail connects the exhibition with Pilen and passes through a former railway area, open countryside, woodland and lakes, as well as along the dike. Along the way, you pass three ponds created by Sund & Bælt as part of the natural surroundings in connection with the Fehmarn Belt project. They are home to species including natterjack toads, spadefoot toads and great crested newts. This means that, alongside the history of construction, nature in the project area is also in focus. If you are mainly looking for views of the construction site and tunnel factory, Pilen is the viewpoint described for this; the Nature Trail connects this viewpoint with the exhibition and passes through several types of landscape.

Dike, Baltic Sea and getting there

The natural surroundings of Lalandia in Rødbyhavn invite you to walk or cycle along the dike; the Baltic Sea is just a few metres away. National Cycle Route 7 (N7) also ends in Rødbyhavn in southern Lolland. These are two different points of interest for cyclists: the described opportunity to tour along the dike and the endpoint of a national cycle route.

If you are arriving by ferry, Scandlines ferries run from the Rødbyhavn ferry port to Puttgarden. Since timetables can change, check the schedule before you travel. Together, these themes provide a clear picture for planning your trip: you can get to know Rødbyhavn through its harbour and tunnel history, take in the view from Pilen, or explore the Nature Trail and the dike. When choosing a hotel in Rødbyhavn, you can tailor your stay to the interests that matter to you on your trip.

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