Discover Puttgarden: Ferry Connection and Tunnel Construction

Puttgarden can be discovered through two distinctive travel connections: the 19-kilometre ferry route to Rødby in Denmark and views of the German construction site for the Fehmarn Belt project. The ferry station and ferry port are the starting point for the route; the viewing platform on Marienleuchter Weg offers views of the construction work. This puts a direct connection to Denmark and visible construction activity at the centre as distinct reasons for a stay. Which aspect interests you more may also influence your choice of holiday apartment in Puttgarden.

Plan the ferry connection to Rødby

The ferry station and ferry port in Puttgarden are the starting point for the 19-kilometre ferry route to Rødby. If Denmark is part of your trip, this route is a practical consideration when choosing where to stay. Check the current ferry timetable for your preferred travel date and factor it into your schedule. This makes the connection a plannable part of your holiday rather than just a place name. Unlike the viewing platform, the focus here is on the journey to Rødby.

Get a closer look at the tunnel construction

The viewing platform on Marienleuchter Weg is right next to the German construction site for the Fehmarn Belt project. It is six metres high and offers an unobstructed view of the construction work. The platform therefore provides a close-up look at the actual construction activity. If you are interested in tunnel construction, this view is a clear reason to visit. Unlike the ferry, the focus here is not on a connection to Rødby, but on the Fehmarn Belt project itself.

A former connection to the beach and an additional service

The former Peter and Paul Chapel stood right on Puttgarden beach. This former site adds a historical connection to the beach alongside the construction work, and offers a different perspective on time: the chapel is a former place, while the viewing platform directs attention to the tunnel construction site. As an additional visitor service, BorderShop has more than 6,000 m² of retail space. It gives Puttgarden another practical point of interest, distinct from the chapel’s history and the view of the construction project. The retail space of more than 6,000 m² is equivalent to over 0.6 hectares. One hectare comprises 10,000 m²; this conversion puts BorderShop’s stated size into perspective and adds an area measurement to the ferry route and platform height.

Let your reason for travelling guide your choice of accommodation

The two options call for different kinds of planning: for the ferry, the preferred travel date matters; for the platform, the specific place to visit is the main consideration. This makes it easy to distinguish the travel leg from the sightseeing destination.

Discover more destinations: Albertsdorf, Vadersdorf, Marienleuchte, Klausdorf, Wenkendorf, Dänschendorf on Fehmarn, Bannesdorf, Katharinenhof.

Go to the main travel overview: Fehmarn.