Öresund Bridge

The Øresund Bridge is a combined road and rail cable-stayed structure, linking Copenhagen and Malmö via a bridge‑tunnel system. It spans approximately 8 km from Sweden to the artificial island Peberholm, continuing another 4 km under the sea as the Drogden Tunnel to Denmark. The bridge, with a main span of 490 m and pylons rising 203.5 m, supports four motorway lanes above and dual railway tracks below. Commissioned in 1999 and operational since July 2000, it connects major European networks and facilitates around 15 million passengers and 7 million vehicles annually. Designed by Arup and others, the structure incorporates advanced tensions, high-capacity piers, and maritime navigational clearances, demonstrating large-scale transport engineering across national borders, environmental zones, and maritime pathways.

While there's no formal visitor centre, the bridge is accessible in several ways:

Train or car crossing: The E20 road and Øresundståg train take approximately 20 minutes to travel between Copenhagen and Malmö, offering scenic views from either side.

Viewpoints & walking trails: On the Malmö side, a walking and cycling path runs beneath the bridge, leading to an official viewpoint near Limhamn accessible by bus or car.

In Copenhagen, elevated vantage points such as the Church of Our Saviour tower offer expansive panoramas of the bridge and skyline.

Guided tours: Some tour companies offer bus or boat trips that pause at bridge viewpoints for photo opportunities. No public tours of the bridge’s internal structure are available.

Cross-border day trip: Travelers can start in Copenhagen, take an Öresundståg train to Malmö (or vice versa), explore local attractions, and return—making for a simple, informal learning experience.