FEMERN PORT & INDUSTRIAL PARK
A VISION FOR A NATIONALLY DESIGNATED INDUSTRIAL SITE WITH SCALE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PORT ACCESS
Designated Industrial Area in Rødbyhavn
The Femern site has been formally designated and approved as an industrial area under Danish planning frameworks, providing a clear and secure foundation for large-scale industrial and commercial development.
Located at the heart of the Femern corridor, the area offers exceptional scale, port access and proximity to key European transport routes. The site is purpose-suited for energy-intensive industry, advanced manufacturing, logistics and large project-based activities requiring space, infrastructure and regulatory clarity.
With existing heavy-duty infrastructure, direct maritime access and alignment with national and regional development strategies, the Femern industrial area represents a rare opportunity for investors seeking a fully approved location for complex, long-term industrial operations in Northern Europe.
Facts
- World’s largest tunnel factory
- Stands on 150 ha. of land that includes the manufacturing facility, dry docks, port, storage and worker village
- Main element factory consists of three buildings on 14 ha. of land
- Ceiling height clearance of 30 meters
- Three dry docks with potential to remove separation walls to create one or two larger dry docks
- Dry dock basins are 100×600 meters, with a depth of approx. 11 meters
- Harbor basin protected by two breakwaters with a 150-meter entrance
- Entrance to harbor basin with depth level of 8,70 – 10,30 meters
- Worker village currently accommodates 1350 expatriate workers
- 750-1000 ha. of land surrounding the Femern element factory and port is potentially available for further development
Strategic Advantages
- Business Potential: The facility is poised to support ancillary industries and future mega-projects, particularly those aligned with the green transition.
- Cost Efficiency: Preserving the existing infrastructure eliminates the need for new construction, resulting in substantial financial savings for future projects.
- Accelerated Timelines & Reduced Risk: Utilizing an established facility can shorten construction periods by 1-2 years and mitigate risks associated with new builds.
- Sustainability: Repurposing the facility reduces CO₂ emissions, minimizes noise and air pollution, conserves natural resources, and prevents the environmental impact of developing new land and sea areas.
- Retention of Expertise: Maintaining the facility ensures the preservation of local skills and knowledge developed during the Femern Tunnel project.
Future Ownership and Operational Model
The organizational structure and operational model for the production site are currently under development.
Sund & Bælt is engaging with potential operators to establish a management framework, with one proposed model involving offering a concession for operations or appointing an independent operator.
The Ministry of Transport will determine the final ownership and management structure based on coalition agreements.
- The facility is quite unique
- It has special capabilities
- It is designed for very specific projects
- The area will be preserved as it is
- The full area is very extensive
- It is split up in several ”chunks”
- Each sub-area will operate individually
- The full area operates across several sub-areas
- One section will be reserved for large Danish projects
- The rest will be for other private and public projects
- Possibly with a permanent section, such as a shipyard
Potential Projects and Activities
approval and tender processes. Potential uses include:
- State Mega-Infrastructure Projects: Such as the Eastern Ring Road in Copenhagen, the 3rd Limfjord Junction, and Baltic Sea tunnels.
- Offshore Wind Production: Supporting the manufacturing and deployment of offshore wind energy components.
- Wind Turbine Decommissioning or Repowering: Facilitating the sustainable management of aging wind energy infrastructure.
- Energy Islands: Contributing to innovative renewable energy projects.
Additionally, the facility’s dry docks can service up to 95% of Baltic Sea ships, addressing regional repair capacity shortages and supporting shipyard operations.
Copenhagen (11 km)
Potential Activities for the Existing Production Facility
As part of Lolland Municipality’s preparations for establishing the production area, preliminary studies included site visits and dialog meetings with industry
representatives, especially in the green transition and offshore wind sectors.
The findings indicate significant potential for the existing facility:
- Offshore Wind Projects
Capable of handling the production and shipping of entire offshore wind projects, including foundations. - Shipyards
The dry docks can service up to 95% of Baltic Sea ships, addressing the repair capacity shortage. - Dry Dock Size
Large dry docks can support state projects, shipyards, and floating wind turbine foundations, meeting significant European demand. - Production Halls
Suitable for manufacturing and coating large steel components for offshore wind projects and shipbuilding. - Transportation Links
Proximity to the E47 motorway and the EU-Scandinavia railway line ensures efficient logistics. - Renewable Energy Supply
Lolland boasts abundant renewable energy resources. - Green Transition Synergies
Potential synergies with planned Power-to-X (PtX) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. These findings underscore the unique advantages of the area for supporting industrial and green transition activities. - Adjacent Back Areas
Spacious areas offer unique development opportunities, unlike other harbors constrained by urban and natural surroundings.
Expansion & Future Industrial Development
The Municipality of Lolland is leveraging the region’s strategic location, scale and heavy-industrial assets to drive long-term growth and establish a strong platform for both the green transition and the defence industry.
The combined port and industrial model supports high-value employment and resilient supply chains in Southern Zealand, and is particularly suited to defence and dual-use activities requiring secure facilities, deep-water access and large-scale production capacity.
Plans include an expansion of approximately 776 hectares beyond the current construction site, enabling new defence, energy and infrastructure operations, including:
- Naval shipbuilding, maintenance and repair
- Defence-related maritime and dual-use production
- Tunnel element and large concrete structure manufacturing
- Offshore wind foundations, monopiles and transition pieces
- Wind turbine towers, nacelles and blade manufacturing and repair
- Decommissioning and recycling activities
- Supporting transport, logistics and secure supply chains
The transformation of the Rødbyhavn production facility into Femern Port & Industrial Park creates a strategic asset for public and private investment. The site combines scale, port access and heavy infrastructure, positioning Lolland-Falster as a credible hub for defence, infrastructure and green transition projects of strategic importance.
We invite investors and business owners to collaborate with us during the pre-design phase of the future Femern Port & Industrial Park.
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