FEMERN TUNNEL:
EUROPE’S LARGEST INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, CONNECTING DENMARK AND GERMANY

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Why Build a Tunnel?

Faster Journey
Currently, crossing the Fehmarn Strait by ferry takes 45 minutes between Rødbyhavn in Denmark and Puttgarden in Germany. The tunnel will reduce this travel time to 10 minutes by car and 7 minutes by rail, cutting the transport time between Copenhagen and Hamburg from 4.5 hours to 2.5 hours.

Efficient Public Transport
Commuting will be easier and more efficient with electric trains running up to 200 km/h, primarily powered by renewable energy. This will create more job opportunities on both sides of the border for Danish and German workers.

Increased Capacity
The Femern Tunnel will provide a direct route between Scandinavia and Central Europe, significantly easing the current road and rail congestion through Jutland. Open 24 hours and largely unaffected by seasonal weather, the tunnel will make travel more accessible than ever before.

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Socio-Economic Impact

The Femern Tunnel project has significantly elevated the profile of Lolland-Falster, driving major growth in the region. This growth is expected to continue and intensify once the tunnel opens.

Job Creation
The construction of the tunnel has created and will continue to create thousands of jobs, both directly at the construction site and through subcontractors. This is a significant boost for Lolland-Falster and the northern part of Schleswig-Holstein.

Migration
The influx of new jobs has attracted both Danish workers and their families, as well as international workers, to the region. This migration has diversified the local demographics and contributed to an international presence in the area.

In response, the municipality of Lolland established Denmark’s first public international school in the town of Maribo, catering to the growing international community.

New Investments
The increased public awareness and media coverage of the Femern Tunnel project have attracted significant interest from both domestic and international developers and investors.

Local companies are upgrading their facilities to become more central and visible. Positioned at the heart of the Scandinavian and Central-Eastern European corridor, Lolland-Falster has seen a surge in interest from investors looking to establish businesses and develop warehouse and logistics centers along the E20 motorway.

In 2023, German commercial real estate developer Peper & Söhne acquired prime plots of land at the business park near motorway exit 48 in Maribo.

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Construction Phases

The construction of the Femern tunnel has 8 phases:

1. Site Preparation
2. Construction of Work Harbors in Denmark and Germany
3. Dredging and Establishment of New Land Areas
4. Construction of Tunnel Factory in Rødbyhavn
5. Development of Portal Facilities
6. Production and Assembly of Tunnel Elements
7. Installation of Technical Equipment

For more detailed information on each phase, visit: Femern Tunnel Construction Phases

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Sustainability

A key consideration in planning the Fehmarn Tunnel has been its environmental impact on marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Femern A/S is committed to respecting nature during construction and operation, complying with environmental requirements from the Danish and German governments and the EU.

Studies have shown that the tunnel will not critically impact plant and animal life. To mitigate any effects, Femern A/S is implementing compensatory measures, including creating a 60-hectare nature reserve around a new 8-hectare lake, benefiting Lolland residents.

New Reefs
Femern A/S will construct 42 hectares of new stone reefs to enhance local biodiversity.

Flora and Fauna on Land
Green corridors will be established near the construction site to support insect populations. Femern A/S is also working with local farmers to create grasslands and woodlands.

For more information, visit: Femern Tunnel Sustainability

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A Responsible Workplace

Femern A/S requires contractors proper and orderly working conditions, including fair pay and decent employment conditions relating to the work environment, safety and accommodation.

Femern A/S bears the responsibility for the health and safety of people working on the project. They ensure that legislation is followed and have established control mechanisms for its contractors.

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Content sources: www.femern.as & www.femern.info