The bridge transitions into a tunnel at Peberholm, an artificial island constructed specifically for the project.
Peberholm is an uninhabited nature reserve that was colonized by rare plant and animal species without human intervention.
The cable-stayed section of the bridge is one of the longest of its kind in the world.
The steel bridge span weighs approximately 82,000 tonnes.
The Drogden Tunnel is the world's longest immersed tube tunnel for both road and rail traffic.
The project was completed ahead of schedule, with the inaugural ceremony held on July 1, 2000.
The bridge is designed to withstand a ship collision from a vessel of up to 100,000 tonnes.
Construction required the relocation of 16 World War II-era unexploded bombs found on the seafloor.
The Øresund Bridge was designed by the Danish architectural firm Dissing+Weitling.
The Øresund Bridge is a combined railway and motorway bridge across the Øresund strait, connecting Malmö, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark. The structure consists of an 8-kilometer cable-stayed bridge and a 4-kilometer tunnel known as the Drogden Tunnel. The tunnel section was necessary to avoid obstructing flight paths to Copenhagen Airport, located directly adjacent to the western landing. The bridge deck carries a four-lane motorway on the upper level and a double-track railway on the lower level. It serves as the primary land link between Scandinavia and mainland Europe. The design features two pylons reaching 204 meters above sea level, supporting the high-bridge span for ship navigation. The crossing is part of the E20 European route. It remains a critical piece of international infrastructure for both commercial logistics and daily commuter traffic.
From the Lernacken area in Malmö for a ground-level view of the bridge rising from the sea.
Ensure you have your passport or national ID card available, as border control checks can occur when crossing between Sweden and Denmark.
If driving, use the 'Brobizz' or 'iTICKET' online systems to save time at the toll plazas.
Check the official website for real-time wind and traffic alerts, as high winds occasionally trigger speed restrictions.
Do not attempt to walk or cycle across the bridge, as pedestrian and cyclist access is strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
Open 24/7 year-round; may experience temporary closures during extreme storm events.
