The bridge structure contains over 11,000 tons of steel.
The steel bridge deck is suspended 33 meters above the water surface.
The tour reaches an altitude of 60 meters at the highest point of the bridge arches.
The safety harness system requires all participants to be tethered to a continuous wire throughout the duration of the walk.
The Old Little Belt Bridge was the first bridge to connect the Danish mainland to the island of Funen.
The bridge serves as a major railway artery for trains traveling between Copenhagen and Jutland.
The walking route is built on top of the bridge's wind bracing, separate from the road and rail traffic below.
Bridgewalking Lillebælt offers a guided pedestrian tour along the top of the Old Little Belt Bridge at a height of 60 meters above sea level. This is one of the few places worldwide, and the only one in Europe, where you can walk on the superstructure of a bridge still actively used by trains. The bridge connects the Jutland peninsula with the island of Funen. Participants must wear a safety harness tethered to a rail system throughout the entire ascent and traverse. The construction of the bridge was completed in 1935 as a combined railway and road bridge. During the tour, guides provide commentary on the engineering, construction history, and the local geography of the strait. The walk covers a total distance of approximately 2.5 kilometers. It provides panoramic views of both the Lillebælt strait and the newer, adjacent suspension bridge.
The highest point of the bridge, where guides often pause the group for official photos against the backdrop of the strait.
Use the provided lockers to store all loose items, including cameras and smartphones, as these are prohibited for safety reasons.
Dress in layers, as wind speeds at the top of the bridge can be significantly higher than at the visitor center.
Book your tour weeks in advance during peak season, as group sizes are strictly limited.
Do not attempt to bring personal cameras or phones; the operator provides a photographer service to avoid dropped objects endangering traffic below.
Tours typically run from early spring through late autumn; closed during winter months due to extreme weather conditions.
Strict no-loose-objects policy; you must wear the provided safety harness and jumpsuit if required; height restrictions apply.
