Opening of the Vogelfluglinie

Germany · 1963 · 20 Pfennig

This stamp commemorates the inauguration of the Vogelfluglinie (Bird Flight Line), a vital transport link. It features a stylized bird in flight over a ferry, symbolizing the swift and efficient connection established by this new route.

The Vogelfluglinie, opened in 1963, was a groundbreaking rail and ferry connection between Puttgarden, Germany, and Rødbyhavn, Denmark. It significantly reduced travel times between Central Europe and Scandinavia, becoming a major artery for international transport.