Masnedø

The two bridges previously formed the major road and rail link between the two larger islands, but the road link has now been replaced in this role by the larger Farø Bridges, which cross the strait via the island of Farø.

The island is home to a wind farm consisting of five 750 KW turbines, generating maximum 3.5 MW, constructed 1986.

From 1987, CO2 from the plant was used to grow tomatoes faster, but the operation ended with a loss of DKK 140 million.

The fort was a longstanding defensive position for Storstrømmen waters in wars against England and Sweden, but was also the first target in the world to be successfully attacked by paratroopers, in 1940, when it was captured by German Fallschirmjägers.

[2] The fort was taken over by the municipal authority in 1974, restored, and converted to an art gallery and home for music festivals.