Denmark is a popular holiday country with rolling hills, cute towns and long sandy beaches. In addition, Denmark is seen as the gateway to Northern Europe. The country consists of a peninsula and a number of large main islands. These are connected by bridges and ferries that make several crossings. From Copenhagen there is a bridge to Malmö in Sweden. A tunnel is being built between Puttgarden in Germany and Rodby, and Scandlines ferries still make the crossing here. Denmark consists mainly of the Jutland peninsula and the three large islands of Funen, Zealand, and Lolland, which together with numerous smaller islands form the Danish archipelago. The capital Copenhagen is located on the island of Zealand. Zealand is closest to Sweden, the two countries are separated by the Sound.
Denmark
Routes
To get to the major cities of Denmark or to travel via Denmark to Sweden or Norway, there are a number of important routes through the country. Which route leads to which city or port is listed below, and it is also indicated which crossings one must make or which toll bridges one passes along the way. An indication of the costs of these crossings or bridges can be found at the bottom of this article. These are the prices of 2015.
E45
The E45 is the highway that runs from south to north across the Jutland peninsula. The highway enters the country at Flensburg, Germany, then runs via Kolding and Aarhus to Aalborg. From Aalborg the road splits to the port cities of Frederikshavn and Hirtshals in the far north. From here you can take the ferry to Norway or Sweden.
E20
This west-east connection starts in the west at Esbjerg and runs via Kolding, where the intersection with the E45 is located, via Odense to Koge. Between Odense and Koge the Great Belt is crossed with the Great Belt Bridge, which is a toll bridge. Between Koge and Copenhagen the E20 and E47/55 use the same road. After this, the E20 branches off towards Malmö in Sweden via the Öresund Bridge. This is also a toll bridge. This route is the only route that allows you to drive to Sweden without using ferries.
E47/55
This combined highway starts with a ferry crossing from Puttgarden, Germany. The boat arrives in the port town of Rodby. The E47/55 is the main connection between the eastern islands of Zealand, Falster and Lolland. The route runs from Rodby, via Falster to Copenhagen and on to Helsingor where the ferry to Helsinborg in Sweden departs.
Bridges and crossings
Great Belt Bridge
The costs for a single journey are €18 for all vehicles up to 3 meters long, €33 for all vehicles between 3 and 6 meters long and €50 for all cars or combinations longer than 6 meters. Campers up to 10 meters and lighter than 3500kg pay 99,-, above 157,-. Payment can be made in euros, change is received in Danish crowns. The bridge is open 24 hours a day.
Øresund Bridge
The costs for a single trip are €47 for a normal car (up to 6 meters) and €94 for a car with a trailer. A one-way trip by motorcycle costs €25. Payment can be made in euros, change is received in Swedish or Danish crowns. The bridge is open 24 hours a day.
Crossing Puttgarden-Rodby
Prices depend on the season and the degree of flexibility one desires. For example, the price for a ticket booked in advance online with a fixed time costs € 39, while for a more flexible fare you have to pay € 78 or even € 94. Cars longer than 6 meters pay a surcharge of 20,-, longer than 8 meters 40,-.
For all tickets, the car may not be longer than 10 meters and a maximum of 9 people may travel.
Crossing Puttgarden-Rodby and Helsingor-Helsingborg
Here too, prices depend on the season and the degree of flexibility one desires. For example, the price for a ticket booked in advance with a fixed time costs 80,- while for a more flexible fare you have to pay 100,- or even 125,-. Cars longer than 6 meters pay a surcharge of 20,-, longer than 8 meters 40,-.
For all tickets, the car may not be longer than 10 meters and a maximum of 9 people may travel.