Welcome til Lillebælt
Experiences at Lillebælt
The surface is calm, but the current is strong. Water is forced through the strait between Funen and Jutland – 80 metres deep at its deepest point. Lillebælt is Denmark's largest marine nature park: 370 km² of strait, coastline and forest. It is home to the world's densest population of porpoises – the small whales that hunt in the current.
Explore the nature at Lillebælt
The landscape twists and turns. Steep cliffs at Gals Klint and beech forests at Hindsgavl. Routes take you through the landscape – on land, on the water and beneath the surface.
You can go fossil hunting at Røjle Klint, where you will find millions of years old rocks, forage seaweed and wild herbs, snorkel and discover life beneath the surface – or you can help nature by planting eelgrass, building fish nurseries or catching crabs to restore balance. The Nature Park wants to restore a healthier marine environment, and you can be part of it.
Two bridges span the strait. The Old Little Belt Bridge from 1935 – 1,178 metres of steel and concrete, featured on the 100-krone banknote – and the New Little Belt Bridge from 1970, suspended on cables 60 metres above the water. Both are part of the landscape, and both can be experienced up close – on foot, from the water or from the clifftop.
Be a part of the Nature parks work
Naturpark Lillebælt works to ensure that nature can be both enjoyed and protected. Through Bælt i Balance (Belt in Balance), the nature park collaborates with its local partners on three concrete initiatives to improve the environment in the Little Belt.
Crabs are caught to maintain an optimal balance in the marine ecosystem, and litter is collected to keep nature free from plastic and waste.
Right now there are too many crabs in Lillebælt and it interferes with the ecosystem. you can help by catching crabs and make crab soup.
Help us keep Lillebælt clean. At several of the Nature Parks partners you can get a bag to collect litter while hiking at Lillebælt.
What is Naturpark Lillebælt?
Naturpark Lillebælt is Denmark's largest marine nature park – 370 km² of strait, coastline, and forest. The park stretches between Fyn and Jutland and is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the world's densest population of harbor porpoises.
How deep is Lillebælt, and how long is it?
Lillebælt reaches depths of up to 80 meters. The current is one of the strongest in Danish waters. Two bridges span the strait: the old Lillebælt Bridge from 1935 (1,178 m) and the highway bridge from 1970 (1,700 m).
Can you spot porpoises near Middelfart?
Yes – Lillebælt is home to one of the world's densest populations of harbor porpoises. Good spots are Røjle Klint and the Søbadet beach in Middelfart. You can also book a guided whale safari from Middelfart Harbor.
What is Reboot Nature in Naturpark Lillebælt?
Reboot Nature is the nature park's program for active nature restoration. You can join in planting eelgrass, build fish nurseries, or catch invasive crabs – and directly contribute to a healthier marine environment in Lillebælt.
What can you do in Naturpark Lillebælt with kids?
Crabbing, fossil hunting at Røjle Klint, and hiking at Hindsgavl are well suited for families. The nature park also offers guided tours and educational programs for children and young people.