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Fehmarn

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Fehmarn is the third-largest island in Germany and lies in the Baltic Sea. Unlike most Baltic islands it belongs to Schleswig-Holstein. Since 1963 it has been linked to the mainland by the striking Fehmarn Sound Bridge. Because of its unusually sunny and dry climate Fehmarn is called the ‚sunshine island‘ and is a popular spot for water sports, especially surfers and kiters. In future a tunnel beneath the Fehmarn Belt is to connect the island with the Danish island of Lolland, shortening travel times between Germany and Scandinavia. Good to know: Only Rügen and Usedom are larger. Most other Baltic islands belong to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Its curved arch is nicknamed the ‚coat hanger‘. This makes Fehmarn a top spot for surfers and kiters. It was his final performance: just days before his death. On Fehmarn Jimi Hendrix gave his last concert in 1970: just days before his death. Unusual for a Baltic island. A striking landmark. At the Love-and-Peace Festival. Fehmarn is a Baltic island in Schleswig-Holstein, linked to the mainland by the Fehmarn Sound Bridge.

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What is Fehmarn's rank among Germany's islands by size?

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third-largest island in Germany

In the Baltic Sea.

💡 Did you know? Only Rügen and Usedom are larger.

To which federal state does the Baltic island of Fehmarn belong?

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Schleswig-Holstein

Unusual for a Baltic island.

💡 Did you know? Most other Baltic islands belong to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

By which structure has Fehmarn been linked to the mainland since 1963?

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Fehmarn Sound Bridge

A striking landmark.

💡 Did you know? Its curved arch is nicknamed the ‚coat hanger‘.

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