Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Tourism is set to receive a significant boost with the new connectivity between Germany and Denmark, reducing travel time by over 30 minutes. This swift connection will facilitate the movement of German tourists to Denmark, supporting exponential growth in both inbound and outbound tourism. Currently, approximately 1.
8 million German tourists visit Denmark each year, making Germans the largest group of foreign visitors to the country. They contribute significantly to Denmark’s tourism economy, accounting for about 28% of the total foreign tourism consumption. In 2019, German tourists made around 13.
3 million overnight stays in Denmark, underscoring the strong travel connection between the two nations. The world’s longest underwater rail and road tunnel is a step closer to connecting Denmark and Germany. On Monday, Danish King Frederik X inaugurated the initial segment of the future 18-kilometer tunnel beneath the Baltic Sea.
This ambitious project will link southern Denmark to northern Germany and play a key role in the transport sector’s green transition. Slated to open in 2029, the Fehmarnbelt link will significantly reduce travel time, transforming the current 45-minute ferry ride into a swift seven-minute train journey. The tunnel will connect Roedby in Denmark to Puttgarden in Germany, facilitating seamless road and rail access to central Europe and the Nordic countries.
King Frederik unveiled a plaque at the entrance of the tunnel’s firs.
