Øresund Link (bridge, island and tunnel)
A road-and-rail link made of a cable-stayed bridge, an artificial island and an immersed tunnel.
Project at a glance
| Location | Copenhagen (Denmark) to Malmö (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Owner / agency | Øresundsbro Konsortiet |
| Completed / opened | 2000 |
| Sector | Bridges |
| Bridge length | 7,845 m |
| Pylon height | 203.5 m |
| Tunnel | 4,050 m |
| Artificial island (Peberholm) | 4,055 m long |
Construction technology used
- Combined road and rail cable-stayed bridge.
- Tunnel section and an artificial island (Peberholm) complete the link.
Key facts
- Opened on 1 July 2000.
Learn the engineering behind it
- Immersed tunnels · Tunnel Engineering
- Cable stayed and suspension bridges · Bridge Engineering
- Dredging · Ports and Harbours
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Sources
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Author: Indiacon. Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026. Educational summary; not an official project document.