Rødby Fjord

Rødby Fjord is a natural inlet along the northern coast of Lolland island that extends inland from the Baltic Sea. The water stretches between flat shores where farmland and reed zones sit side by side.

The fjord experienced major changes in the 20th century when authorities built drainage systems to protect the surrounding fields from flooding. These works made it possible to use previously waterlogged areas and expand farming.

The area around the fjord has long been farmland where people adapted to living between water and land. The way fields are managed shapes how the landscape looks today and defines daily life in the region.

The town of Rødby near the fjord is easy to reach with good connections to the surrounding area. The flat terrain invites walks along the shore where you can observe the water and landscape.

A pumping station at Kramnitse has regulated water levels for decades and prevents saltwater from flooding the fields. This technical system is barely visible from a distance but silently shapes the region's survival.