100 Year Bridge Anniversary

Boat trip under the Old Little Belt Bridge — Experience the 100th anniversary from the water

In 2025, it will be exactly 100 years since they started construction of the Old Little Belt Bridge. The bridge connects Funen and Jutland by both rail and road. As an iconic landmark, the bridge has played a key role in Danish infrastructure and Middelfart's development. It is marked with a special light show. You can experience it from the front row on an atmospheric evening boat trip under the bridge with M/S Sabine.

The History of the Old Little Belt Bridge

The Old Little Belt Bridge was inaugurated in 1935 and was the first fixed connection between Jutland and Funen. With its impressive length of 1,178 meters and its distinctive steel construction, the bridge was a technological milestone of its time. It was built during great economic and technical challenges, and is today both protected and loved by many for its historical and architectural value.

Today, the bridge is still used by train traffic, cyclists and pedestrians — and now also as a backdrop for a spectacular light show in celebration of the anniversary.

Boat trips in celebration of the anniversary -- a unique perspective

From 9 to 17 May we sail every evening from Nyhavn 2 in Middelfart and offer a very special experience on the water. Here you will have the opportunity to experience the Old Little Belt Bridge illuminated in color and movement, while enjoying the view, tranquility and atmosphere from the deck.

Departure: Every night at 9:30 p.m. -- about 23:00
Location: Nyhavn 2, Middelfart
Duration: About 1.5 hours

The tour offers a beautiful view, good atmosphere and an experience you will not find anywhere else. You get very close to both the bridge and the story — as the light show unfolds over the Little Belt.

An experience for locals and tourists

Whether you live in the area or are visiting Middelfart for the first time, the boat trip is an obvious experience. You get both the maritime charm of the city and a piece of living Danish history. The Old Little Belt Bridge is a landmark of the area. The anniversary is celebrated with respect, narrative and world-class light.

We recommend booking tickets well in advance as seats are limited.

Bridgewalking -- experience the bridge from above
Try bridgewalking! In only three places in the world is it possible to walk on top of a bridge — and the only place in all of Europe is on the Old Little Belt Bridge. In theBridgewalking Little Belt, you are guaranteed to suck in your stomach and a first-class experience.

On the guided tour you will reach the top of the bridge's steel structure and get a spectacular panoramic view of the Little Belt. You feel the wind, the height — and the wing-ness of history beneath your feet. It's an adventure in the middle of Danish nature and an experience you'll never forget.

Combine the experiences
You can combine bridgewalking with a boat trip under the Old Little Belt Bridge later in the evening. Then you get to see the bridge both from above and from the bottom* — and experience a piece of living Danish history from two unique angles.