Tag: Tunnel
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Öresund Bridge
The Øresund Bridge links Copenhagen and Malmö via an 8 km cable‑stayed span and 4 km underwater tunnel. Opened in 2000, it carries motorway and rail traffic, handling millions of passengers annually. Visitors can cross by car or train, enjoy viewpoints in Malmö and Copenhagen, or join guided boat and bus tours for panoramic bridge views.
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Gotthard Base Tunnel
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, 57 km long and 2,450 m beneath the Swiss Alps, is the world’s longest and deepest railway tunnel. Opened in 2016, it speeds passenger and freight travel on Europe’s north–south axis. Guided tours (CHF 31) include the visitor centre, construction insights, and the tunnel’s role in sustainable Alpine transport.
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Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link
The Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link is an 18 km immersed road and rail tunnel under construction between Denmark and Germany. Using 217 m, 73,500 t concrete sections, it will carry four motorway lanes, two electrified rail tracks, and a service tunnel. Visitor centres in Rødbyhavn and Puttgarden offer exhibits and a viewing platform overlooking the massive marine construction.