Frederick IX Bridge

The Frederick IX Bridge extends 295 meters across the Guldborgsund strait, connecting the islands of Falster and Lolland with its 25.4-meter-wide structure.

The bridge opened on May 14, 1963, replacing earlier structures including the Christian IX Bridge from 1867 and a separate railway bridge from 1875.

The structure bears the name of King Frederick IX of Denmark, representing the connection between Danish infrastructure development and the monarchy's legacy.

The bridge operates with two separate bascule sections, one for vehicles and another for trains, opening at regular intervals to allow maritime traffic passage.

The bridge forms part of the Fugleflugtslinjen transport corridor, facilitating direct connections between Copenhagen and Hamburg through its dual-purpose design.

Location: Guldborgsund Municipality

Inception: May 14, 1963

Length: 295 m

Width: 25.4 m

GPS coordinates: 54.75889,11.86639

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29