Puttgarden between ferry port and Fehmarnbelt construction site

Puttgarden between the port and ferry connection

Puttgarden is shaped by its ferry station and ferry port. The ferry station and ferry port in Puttgarden are the starting point of the 19-kilometre ferry connection to Rødby in Denmark. This specific route gives the town a maritime setting and a clear direction towards Denmark. The route thus forms the direct link between Puttgarden and Denmark. For travellers who include ferry traffic in their coastal planning, Puttgarden is centred around a clearly defined transport route. The ferry port is therefore not merely a backdrop, but part of the connection across the Fehmarnbelt. The route length of 19 kilometres can be taken into account in advance when planning a journey as the specific distance of this ferry connection.

Fehmarnbelt construction site as a contemporary focal point

The viewing platform on Marienleuchter Weg offers a distinct perspective. It is located directly next to the German tunnel construction site of the Fehmarnbelt project and provides insights into the construction work. The platform is six metres high and offers an unobstructed view of the construction activity. The construction work on the Fehmarnbelt project is the main focus from the platform. Its height makes it possible to view the project site from an elevated position. The platform thus brings a current infrastructure topic into the way the town is perceived.

Historic traces around Puttgarden

The history of the town includes the former Peter and Paul Chapel, which stood directly on Puttgarden beach. The Niobe Monument is also located in the immediate surroundings of Puttgarden. The Glambeksmühle ruin is a historic site in the area around Puttgarden. “Großes Hünenbett”, a historic site, is also located in the surrounding area. Further afield in the region around Puttgarden lies Olstrup Kirke, a church. The historic destinations extend from the beach to the wider surrounding region. Visitors interested in history can view the former chapel on the beach and the other sites in the surrounding region separately from the ferry connection.

Islands, cape and regional landscape

The landscape connections also extend beyond the immediate town. The island of Fehmarn is located in the surroundings of Puttgarden. Kohlhofinsel and Warder, both islands, are also located in the surrounding area. Staberhuk is a cape in the surroundings of Puttgarden. Staberhuk adds another coastal landform to the island-related features. For regional travel planning, these islands and the cape can be considered separately from the ferry port and historic sites. Those who want to view the coastal area from more than just the perspective of the port can choose these landscape features as a separate focus of their regional planning.

BorderShop and sales area

The BorderShop in Puttgarden has more than 6,000 m² of sales area.

You can find further places for regional orientation under Marienleuchte, Lemkenhafen, Albertsdorf, Wenkendorf, Landkirchen, Bannesdorf, Lemkendorf and Burg Auf Fehmarn.

For the overarching travel overview: Fehmarn.