Much like the Channel Tunnel transformed travel between Britain and France, the Fehmarn Belt tunnel is set to revolutionise transport between two nations—and reshape land connections across Northern Europe.
Germany to Denmark in 7 Minutes
At 18 kilometres long, the Fehmarn Belt will become the world’s longest immersed tunnel upon completion. It will connect Denmark’s island of Lolland to Germany’s island of Fehmarn beneath the Baltic Sea, dramatically cutting journey times between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.
Construction began five years ago, with completion expected in 2029 at a total cost of approximately €7 billion. The toll tunnel will handle 10,000 vehicles across two lanes and accommodate 60 trains daily. Journey times will plummet from the current 45-minute ferry crossing to just 7 minutes by train and 10 minutes by car.
Beyond its impressive performance, what sets this tunnel apart is its innovative construction method. Unlike the Channel Tunnel, which was bored beneath the seabed, the Fehmarn Belt tunnel is being laid on the Baltic Sea floor. The seabed has been dredged and prepared along the 18-kilometre route to accommodate prefabricated tunnel sections.
This engineering success could well inspire similar projects. Several underwater tunnel proposals are currently under consideration across Europe, including connections between Sicily and mainland Italy, Helsinki and Tallinn, and Spain and Morocco.
> Infos : femern.com
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