Little Belt, Strait and Ramsar site between Jutland Peninsula and Funen island, Denmark
The Little Belt is a 50-kilometer strait between the Jutland Peninsula and Funen island, with water depths reaching 81 meters in some spots. Two bridges now cross the waterway, connecting the regions on either side.
The strait has functioned as a major navigation route since medieval times. Ferries operated here until a bridge was built in 1935, followed by a second bridge in 1970.
Communities along the shore maintain fishing traditions that shape how harbor towns look and function today. You can see this heritage reflected in the boats, shops, and how people work on the water.
Two bridges allow easy crossing for cars and people between the two regions. The older bridge handles lighter traffic while the newer suspension bridge carries the busy E20 motorway connection.
These waters hold the world's highest concentration of harbor porpoises, seen regularly throughout the year. The presence of these marine mammals draws wildlife watchers who scan for them from the bridges or from boats.
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