Øresund Bridge
Oresund Bridge, Sweden-Denmark
Description:
The Øresund Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Europe, which runs through the Øresund Strait and connects the cities of two different countries: Malmo (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark). The bridge combines a two-track railway and a four-lane highway.
Construction of this impressive structure began in 1995 and was completed in August 1999. The official opening ceremony took place in July 2000 with the participation of two august persons as honored guests: Queen Margrethe II from the Danish side and King Carl Gustav Sixteen from the Swedish side. Immediately after the ceremony, the bridge was put into operation. The total length of the bridge is 7,850 meters, the width is 24 meters, and the height of the main span is 58 meters.
Despite the fact that the Øresund Bridge crosses the border between the two Scandinavian states, it is possible to cross it without passport control thanks to the Schengen agreement. The only formality required for passengers entering Sweden is customs clearance (not required to enter Denmark).