Rødbyhavn Designated National Industrial Park
Published: 18 June 2025
Rødbyhavn Designated as National Industrial Park:
A Strategic Opportunity for Large-Scale Industrial and Energy Investment
Rødbyhavn has been officially designated as one of Denmark’s new National Industrial Parks. The area will offer up to 1,000 hectares of contiguous land for large-scale industrial development, with direct access to major transport corridors and proximity to significant renewable energy resources.
This designation reflects a national commitment to strengthening Denmark’s industrial competitiveness, supporting the green transition, and creating new jobs outside major metropolitan regions.
“This is a historic opportunity for Lolland,” says Holger Schou Rasmussen, Mayor of Lolland Municipality.
“The national designation gives us the framework and momentum to attract companies that want to be close to renewable energy and the new connection to Germany. We are ready to welcome industries that want to grow here.”
Mayor of Lolland Municipality
Strategically Located for Cross-Border Industry and Energy
RThe Rødbyhavn industrial area benefits from:
- Immediate access to the E20 motorway
- Rail links suitable for freight and workforce transport
- Proximity to port facilities
- Strong connection to future large-scale renewable energy production
With the upcoming Femern Belt Tunnel, Rødbyhavn will offer the fastest land route between Scandinavia and Germany, linking companies directly to northern European supply chains and industrial markets.
CEO Business Lolland-Falster
“No other location in Denmark combines available industrial land, international connectivity and proximity to renewable energy at this scale,” says Mikkel Wesselhof, CEO of Business Lolland-Falster.
“This is a strategic gateway location, and first movers will shape the industrial cluster that grows here.”
Development Advantages for Early-Stage Investors
As a designated National Industrial Park, Rødbyhavn will benefit from:
- One-Stop Shop permitting
- Coordinated case handling between state and municipality
- Predictable processing timelines
- Long-term zoning stability for industrial development
This framework reduces establishment risk and accelerates time-to-operation, key factors for energy-intensive industry, component manufacturing, logistics and production facilities.
A Platform for the Next Generation of Green Industry
The area already hosts major construction activity related to the Femern project, including:
- Heavy-duty infrastructure
- Experienced industrial workforce
- Established contractor networks
Rødbyhavn is positioned to support:
- Renewable energy integration and storage
- Offshore wind component production
- PtX and green fuel processing
- Large-footprint industrial and logistics operations
This makes it one of Denmark’s most forward-looking industrial development opportunities, particularly for companies aligning with offshore wind, green fuels, and electrification-linked manufacturing.
Invitation to Investors and Developers
The development phase is now progressing, and early engagement offers the strongest strategic position.
We invite:
- Industrial developers
- Energy project developers
- Logistics and manufacturing companies
- Strategic investors and operators
To:
- Evaluate available land parcels
- Explore co-location and industrial symbiosis models
- Discuss long-term energy supply and PPA configurations
→ Contact us to begin dialogue.
Facts
- Nationally designated industrial park with priority planning and accelerated establishment.
- Up to 1,000 ha contiguous industrial land suitable for large-scale and energy-intensive operations.
- Strategic location between Maribo and Rødbyhavn with direct access to the E20 motorway.
- Fast cross-border connectivity to Germany via the Femern Belt tunnel.
- Rail-enabled for freight logistics and workforce mobility.
- Adjacent to existing industrial and logistics zones in Rødbyhavn.
- Ideal for renewable energy integration, offshore supply chains, component manufacturing and green industry.
- One-Stop-Shop permitting for simplified case handling and predictable timelines.
- Supports co-location, cluster development and industrial symbiosis.
- Strong national and municipal backing for accelerated development.
Read the news about Denmark’s 11 new national industrial parks here (in Danish).
FAQ
What is an industrial Park
Denmark’s 11 new industrial parks are designated areas where production companies can establish operations quickly including the construction of factories and related facilities.
What must be available
There must be access to, or concrete plans to establish, the necessary industrial infrastructure, including:
– Electricity
– Water supply
– Wastewater management
– Transport facilities
– Logistics and freight connections
What about workforce access?
There must be access to a nearby labor force to support business operations.
What role does the municipalty play?
The municipality must be actively engaged and committed to supporting the development and growth of the industrial park.
What is the Danish Business Authority’s “One-Stop Shp” Concept?
Companies establishing, expanding, or converting production facilities in the industrial park gain access to the Danish Business Authority’s One-Stop Shop, which provides:
– Streamlined case processing
– Reduced bureaucracy
– Guaranteed maximum processing times
This ensures faster and more predictable establishment processes.
Which types of companies are the national industrial parks intended for?
The industrial parks target different types of production-oriented companies, with a strategic focus on Denmark’s national and regional strengths, including:
– The green transition
– Life science
– Food production
– Biosolutions
– Maritime and offshore industries
Which municipalities host national industrial parks?
The designated national industrial parks will be located in:
Kerteminde, Skive, Lolland, Aabenraa, Ikast-Brande, Horsens, Viborg, Næstved, Esbjerg, Aalborg and Kalundborg
Which municipalities host national industrial parks?
The designated national industrial parks will be located in:
Kerteminde, Skive, Lolland, Aabenraa, Ikast-Brande, Horsens, Viborg, Næstved, Esbjerg, Aalborg and Kalundborg