In the underwater railway tunnel that connects Denmark and Germany

An 18-kilometre-long tunnel will soon connect southern Denmark with northern Germany under the Baltic Sea.

When the ambitious sunken road and rail link opens in 2029, it will be the longest of its kind in the world, dramatically cutting travel times for tourists and commuters between the two countries.

As construction gets underway, Euronews Travel speaks to the team behind the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel to find out more.

What benefits does the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel offer travellers?

We are currently traveling between the Danish island From Lolland and the German island of Fehmarn, a ferry trip takes 45 minutes.

The ...