Rødby

With its well-known ferry port, Rødby on the Danish island of Lolland is Denmark’s southwestern gateway to Germany and, from there, to the European continent. Opposite Puttgarden on Fehmarn, it is the Danish terminus of the so-called Bird Flight Line. This is Denmark’s shortest ferry route to Germany, carrying well over a million passengers a year in a crossing of just one hour. Despite its popularity, advance reservations are not required, even in peak season. Ferry travel poses no restrictions for visitors to Denmark arriving by car or train, as both are transported on board.
Rødby has been known as a ferry port in Denmark since the Middle Ages. Silting and the construction of a dam meant that ferry operations had to be moved to Rødby Havn, a few kilometres to the south. Rødby itself is no longer directly on the sea.
In Rødby, charming little boutiques sit alongside even smaller shops and the small cafés and experience-focused restaurants typical of Denmark, offering everything from stylish to simple.
A well-known tourist attraction is the Amber Museum. After watching the craftsman turn a dull stone into a gemstone, visitors can also buy the finished piece. The famous Lalandia tropical water park is a draw in every season. Just outside Rødby, excursions lead to the large wind farm and the Lungholm manor estate, where horse lovers can enjoy a riding holiday in the indoor arena and on inviting rides through the castle park.