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The Fehmarnbelt tunnel

Construction of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is taking place on land and at sea. This is where you will find the latest news from the construction sites in Denmark, Germany and in the Fehmarnbelt.

Experience the construction project at close hand

Visit our exhibition centres in Rødbyhavn and Burg and come close to the construction of the world’s longest immersed tunnel

The replacement lake Lungholm Sø which replaces the former Strandholm Sø

We’re building alongside nature

We take nature and the environment into account when building the Fehmarnbelt tunnel. This applies to the extensive construction work and the operation of the completed tunnel.

News

May 7 2026

The first element of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel successfully immersed

The first of the 217-metre-long tunnel elements for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is now in place on the seabed.

May 4 2026

First tunnel element of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel to be immersed

April 22 2026

First tunnel element prepared for immersion

April 2 2026

Immersion pontoon IVY passes final test and receives approval

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Why we're building the Fehmarnbelt tunnel

Efficient transport corridor

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel will remove a bottleneck, reduce travel time and strengthen links between Scandinavia and Central Europe.

Time-saving

When the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is completed, the journey between Rødbyhavn and Puttgarden will take 7 minutes by train and 10 minutes by car.

A shortcut to Central Europe

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel plays a key role in the future European transport network and will boost the transport of freight by electric trains.

Time schedule for the construction

Construction of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel began in 2020. Here you will find an overview of the construction phases.

How we are building the world's longest immersed tunnel

Step by step, the 18 km long immersed tunnel at the Fehmarnbelt is taking shape.

A shortcut to Central Europe

The construction of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is co-financed by the European Commission, which has named the construction a priority project. The connection plays a key role in the transport network of the future in Europe.