Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BRIDGING THE GAP
With the bridge-tunnel connection between Denmark and Sweden such a success, there
are plans for a similar link between the German island of Fehmarn and the Danish island
of Lolland. Planning is underway for a tunnel to close the 19km Fehmarn Belt, consider-
ably shortening travel time between Hamburg and Copenhagen. Read about the project
at
www.femern.com
.
GERMANY
The E45 motorway is the main road link with Germany, although there are several smal-
ler crossings. The E45 runs from the German border north through Jutland to Frede-
rikshavn.
With a bridge linking the Jutland peninsula to the island of Funen, and a toll bridge from
Funen to Zealand, it's possible to drive all the way from mainland Europe to Copenhagen
(and on to Sweden).
There are also car ferries to Danish islands from Germany. See
Click here
.
NORWAY
Unless you fancy a road trip through southern Sweden to cross the Øresund Bridge, car
ferries are still the most efficient way to arrive from Norway. See
Click here
.
SWEDEN
The remarkable 16km Øresunds Bron (Øresund Bridge) joins Copenhagen with Malmö in
Sweden, via the E20 motorway. It's actually a combination of a tunnel beneath the sea,
an artificial island (Peberholm), and a suspension bridge catering for cars and trains.
The Øresund Bridge's toll station is situated on the Swedish side. The toll for a regular
car/motorcycle is Dkr335/175; campervans or cars towing a caravan pay Dkr670. You
can pay by cash (at the yellow manned stations, using Danish or Swedish currency, or
the euro), credit/pay cards (automatic stations) or via a 'BroPas' transponder affixed to
your windscreen (for regular commuters). Read more at
www.oresundsbron.com
.
You can also take a car ferry. See
Click here
.
UK
You could take the Channel Tunnel to the continent then make your way northeast
through France, Belgium and Germany to Denmark.
