Baltic Sea: The opening hours of the most important bridges at a glance - Update

Many bridges may theoretically be closed for shorter or longer periods during the season. We will therefore update this overview on an ongoing basis. The updates can be found under the respective bridges.

Bridges in Germany

Lindaunis railway bridge

Since 28 March, the temporary bridge that replaced the ageing old bridge has been opened eight times a day for passage through the water. From 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., it can be crossed for 20 minutes every half hour.

Bascule bridge Kappeln

The opening hours of the Schleibrücke bridge in Kappeln have changed compared to last year. From April to October, the bridge will always open 20 minutes before the hour from 5.40 am to 9.40 pm. From November to March, it will also open 20 minutes before the hour, but only from 7.40 am to 5.40 pm. In all cases, the bridge is opened for up to 15 minutes.

Brick trench bridge Rügen

The Ziegelgraben Bridge near Stralsund opens at 5.20 am, 8.20 am, 12.20 pm, 3.20 pm, 5.20 pm and 9.30 pm. It is opened for 20 minutes each time.

Peene Bridge Wolgast

The Wolgast Peene Bridge opens five times a day from 16 March to 15 October. It is open to shipping at 5.45 am, 7.45 am, 12.45 pm, 5.45 pm and 8.45 pm for a maximum of 15 minutes each time. There is also an opening at 11.45 pm from the beginning of June to the end of September.

Zecherin Bridge

The Zecherin Bridge opens five times a day for shipping, namely at 5.45 am, 8.45 am, 12.45 pm, 4.45 pm and 8.45 pm.

Meiningen Bridge

For the first time in over ten years, the Meiningen Bridge near Zingst will be open at lunchtime from the beginning of May. After the affected sailors launched an online petition, the Bodden waters can now also be reached in a day trip without having to spend the night in front of the bridge.

In the period between 1 May and 27 October, the Meiningen Bridge will open at 9.45 am, 11.55 am, 5.45 pm and 8 pm. Until then, it will not open at 11.55 a.m., but ships will be able to pass at 7.45 a.m.

Wiecker bascule bridge

Until 10 September, the Wiecker bascule bridge will open at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm. From 11 September, there will be no opening at 8 pm until the bascule bridge switches to its winter rhythm on 10 October.

Kiel, Hörnbrücke

The opening hours of the Hörnbrücke bridge will initially apply until 8 September. Until then, the bridge in Kiel will open Monday to Friday at 6.20 am, 8.40 am, 9.55 am, 10.40 am, 12.30 pm, 2.15 pm, 3.15 pm, 4.15 pm (only if required for the museum harbour), 5.25 pm, 6.20 pm, 7.35 pm and 9.40 pm. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the Hörnbrücke bridge is open to shipping traffic at 8.40 am, 9.30 am, 10.25 am, 11.15 am, 12.30 pm, 2.15 pm, 3.45 pm, 6 pm, 7.50 pm and 8.45 pm. It will be open for 15 minutes at a time.

There will be additional and extended bridge opening hours during Kiel Week.

You can find the current status of the opening times of the bridges on the German side of the Baltic Sea in the German NfS.

Bridges in Denmark

Sønderborg, Kong Christian den X's Bro (Alssund)

So far, there has been no news from Denmark suggesting a change in the bridge opening times. The bridge will therefore be open every hour from 6.38 am to 9.38 pm as usual. On weekdays, only the 7.38 a.m. opening will be cancelled due to rush hour traffic. The bridge will open at 38 minutes past the hour. If the bridge keeper deems it necessary, he can also open the bridge one minute after the hour. However, this is also not possible at 7.01 a.m. and 8.01 a.m. due to rush hour traffic.

Nykøbing, Kong Frederik den IX's Bro (Guldborgsund)

The bridge will be properly manned again from the first of April. Prior to this, a request to open the bridge must be made in advance by telephone to the bridge keeper. From the first of April to the end of May and in September, the bridge can be crossed between 7 am and 7 pm. The bridge can be opened on request by telephone (04554823170) or VHF (Ch. 16/12). From June to the end of August, it even operates between 7am and 8pm. In October, the bridge is only open from 8 am to 6 pm.

Update 17 June 2024:

Construction work will be carried out until 24 June 2024. The two work vessels "MARION JACK" (XPI4141) and "HULMOSE TØF" (OUXB) can be reached on VHF channel 16. The bridge will be temporarily closed to shipping. The opening of the bridge can be coordinated with the contractor, who can be contacted on +45 22 70 53 89. Shipping is requested to show consideration when passing through.

Græshoppebroen Karrebaeksminde

From the beginning of April to the end of September, the "Grasshopper Bridge" is open every hour. These openings take place on the hour from 5 am to 9 pm. In October, the bridge is open from 5 am to 7 pm. Between November and March, the bridge is unmanned, but it is still open between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. if opening is arranged by telephone at least one hour in advance.

Egernsund Brovej (Egernsund Bridge)

From the beginning of April to the end of September, the bridge is opened to shipping traffic between 6.15 a.m. and 10.15 p.m. at a quarter past each hour. From November to the end of March, the bridge opens between 6.15 am and 3.15 pm.

For guaranteed up-to-date information on the bridges along the Danish Baltic coast, it is worth taking a look at the Danish NfS.