What Storebælt does

Storebælt (legally A/S Storebæltsforbindelsen, CVR 10634970) is a Danish transportation-infrastructure company that owns and operates the 18 km Storebælt fixed link connecting the islands of Zealand and Funen across the Great Belt strait, comprising two bridges and a tunnel joined at Sprogø island. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, a Danish state-owned holding entity that also controls Brobizz A/S, A/S Øresund, Femern A/S, and Sund & Bælt Partner A/S. Storebælt manages toll collection, traffic operations, and infrastructure maintenance on the connection, which carried a record 14M+ vehicles in 2025.

The core product is the toll crossing itself, enabled by an automated vehicle identification and tolling system that uses Bizz microwave transponders and ANPR-based Nummerpladebetaling (license-plate payment). The toll plaza operates three lane types — green express lanes (hands-free passage up to 50 km/h for Bizz/ANPR customers), blue card lanes (manual card/fuel-card payment), and yellow cash lanes (DKK and EUR cash). The system automatically measures vehicle height and length to determine the price class and applies discounts without manual intervention. Pricing varies by vehicle type (motorcycle, car, van, camper, truck, bus), dimensions, payment method, and time-of-day, with express pricing for automatic payment, plus leisure discounts (evening, weekend, holiday) under the Storebælt Privataftale, automatic commuter discounts after 14 monthly trips, Green Discount of 13% for Euronorm 6/electric/hydrogen commercial vehicles under the Storebælt Erhvervsaftale, and a fixed-price Handicap Agreement administered via Danske Handicaporganisationer.

The business model is a transactional fee structure on a per-crossing basis, with revenue from individual crossing fees, penalty surcharges (600 DKK for unpaid passage), and administrative fees (200 DKK for non-automatic-validation-zone vehicles). Distribution is direct-to-customer via the storebaelt.dk website, on-site toll lanes, and a broad EETS-compliant partner-issuer network spanning Brobizz, ØresundPAY, DKV, Axxés, AutoSync, SkyttelPASS, TOLL4EUROPE, tolltickets, Flyt, Eurowag, TotalEnergies, and Telepass across 16 European countries. Customer segments include private individual drivers, commercial fleets, daily commuters, disabled drivers, and camper/motorhome owners. A pre-purchased Storebæltsbillet ticket is sold via Brobizz for retail buyers, and a new online ticket for foreign drivers launches in May 2026.

Name

Storebælt

Legal name

A/S Storebæltsforbindelsen

Website

https://storebaelt.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Storebælt (A/S Storebæltsforbindelsen) is a Danish state-owned infrastructure company that operates the 18 km Storebælt fixed link connecting Zealand and Funen, providing automated toll crossing, vehicle measurement, and discount-agreement services to private drivers, commercial fleets, commuters, disabled drivers, and campers across 16 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Toll Bridge Infrastructure

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) & Transponder/Tag Systems (RFID/DSRC) (TLAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Back-Office Toll Transaction Processing, Billing & Customer Account Management (TLAJABAC), Toll Violation Management, Collections & Dispute Resolution (TLAJABAG), Interoperability & Clearinghouse Services (Multi-Agency Toll Settlement) (TLAJABAF), Parking & Toll Payment/Reservation Platforms (BPAMAIAL)

Keywords

• Toll bridge services
• Automatic toll payment
• Vehicle identification systems
• Transportation infrastructure
• Bridge crossing operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Toll collection - individual crossing fees: Storebælt charges vehicles a fee to cross the Storebælt Bridge and Tunnel connection. Prices vary by vehicle type (motorcycle, car, van, camper, truck, bus), dimensions (height, length including trailers), and payment method. Express price (automatic payment with agreement) is the standard discounted rate; card/cash price is the full list price. Additional discounts are available for evening, weekend, and holiday travel for private customers with a Storebælt Private Agreement.
2. Penalty and surcharge fees: A supplementary fee of 600 DKK is charged for passing through the toll facility without payment, or when there are discrepancies between registered vehicle data and the actual vehicle for Green Discount purposes.
3. Automatic number plate payment invoice: Customers without an active automatic payment solution at the time of crossing receive a paper invoice at the vehicle owner's address for the crossing fee plus any applicable surcharges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Storebælt operates the 18 km Storebælt fixed link (two bridges and a tunnel) connecting Denmark's islands of Zealand and Funen, charging toll fees for vehicle crossings. The company provides automated toll collection via Bizz transponders and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), with differentiated pricing by vehicle class and discount programs for private, business, commuter, handicap, and camper customers.

Product overview

Storebælt operates Denmark's primary toll crossing — the 18 km Storebælt fixed link connecting Zealand and Funen. The core product is the toll crossing itself, with three automated payment lane types (green express, blue card, yellow cash lanes). Payment is facilitated through two primary automatic payment methods: the Bizz transponder device and Nummerpladebetaling (license plate recognition). Customers can also pre-purchase Storebæltsbillet tickets via Brobizz. Discount programs layer on top of the base crossing: Storebælt Privataftale (for private customers) unlocks leisure discounts (Aftenrabat, Weekendrabat, Helligdagsrabat, Automatisk Pendlerrabat); Storebælt Erhvervsaftale (for business) enables Grøn Rabat for qualifying green vehicles; specialized agreements cover Handicapaftale and Autocamperaftale. The ecosystem also includes real-time Trafikinfo via SMS and email, plus dedicated lanes for cash and card payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Storebæltsbillet: Pre-purchased ticket for crossing the Storebælt Bridge offered through partner Brobizz
• Storebælt Privataftale
• Storebælt Erhvervsaftale
• Storebælt Handicapaftale

Products and services

• Storebælt Toll Crossing (Brooverfart) The primary toll bridge crossing service connecting Denmark's islands of Zealand and Funen via the 18 km Storebælt fixed link. Vehicles are measured for length and height at automated toll booths, with pricing based on vehicle type and payment method.
• Bizz (Automatic Payment Device) A small transponder device mounted on vehicle windshields that automatically communicates with toll booth antennas for hands-free payment. Enables passage through green express lanes without stopping.
• Nummerpladebetaling (License Plate Payment) Automatic payment via license plate recognition. The vehicle's license plate is scanned at toll booths, and payment is deducted from the linked account without requiring a device.
• Storebæltsbillet (Storebælt Ticket) Pre-purchased single-use or multi-trip ticket for Storebælt crossing, available through Brobizz. Linked to license plate and valid for up to 30 days. Allows passage through green express lanes.
• Online Storebæltsbillet for Foreign Drivers An online ticket available for foreign drivers to pre-purchase Storebælt bridge crossings, registered to a vehicle and payable by credit card, enabling passage through green express lanes.
• Storebælt Privataftale (Private Agreement) Discount agreement for private customers that unlocks leisure-time discounts including Aftenrabat (evening), Weekendrabat (weekend), and Helligdagsrabat (holiday). Required for discount eligibility; automatically included with Brobizz products.
• Storebælt Erhvervsaftale (Business Agreement) Discount agreement for business customers enabling Grøn rabat (Green discount) and simplified administration. Charges auto-deducted via card or invoice for fleet vehicles.
• Storebælt Handicapaftale (Handicap Agreement) Special discount agreement for disabled drivers. Fixed price of 164 DKK per single trip including for vehicles over 6m. Administered through Danske Handicaporganisationer.
• Autocamperaftale (Camper Agreement) Discount agreement for motorhomes over 6m and up to 3,500 kg. Provides reduced rate of 314 DKK per trip versus full list price of 610 DKK. Requires Storebælt Privataftale and automatic payment.
• Trafikinfo (Traffic Information Service) Traffic and weather information service available via email and SMS. 48-hour SMS service activated by sending BRO INFO to 1245. Permanent email subscription available. Includes real-time bridge status updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record year in 2025 with over 14 million vehicle crossings
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brobizz A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrobizz A/S is the primary and flagship partner for Storebælt, distributing Bizz devices and number plate payment solutions for both private and business customers. Customers with Brobizz products are automatically enrolled in Storebælt Private or Business Agreements. Brobizz also sells Storebæltsbilletten (pre-paid tickets). Brobizz A/S is a sister company under Sund & Bælt Holding A/S.
• ØresundPAYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorØresundPAY provides number plate payment and Bizz solutions usable on Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement (not automatic). ØresundPAY serves customers from Denmark, Sweden, and other approved countries.
• DKVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDKV provides box-based automatic payment solutions for commercial vehicles crossing Storebælt. Their customers must manually apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• AxxésminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxxés provides OBU (on-board unit) automatic payment for commercial vehicles crossing Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• AutoSync ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoSync AS provides AutoPASS-based automatic payment solutions for Storebælt. Customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• SkyttelPASSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkyttelPASS provides SkyttelPASS-brik automatic payment devices for Storebælt. Customers must contact SkyttelPASS customer service to enroll in a Storebælt agreement.
• TOLL4EUROPEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOLL4EUROPE provides box-based automatic payment for commercial vehicles on Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• tollticketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributortolltickets provides box-based automatic payment for commercial vehicles on Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• FlytminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlyt provides bombrik (box) automatic payment solutions for Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• EurowagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurowag provides box-based automatic payment for commercial vehicles on Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• TotalEnergiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTotalEnergies provides PASSango automatic payment devices for Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• TelepassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelepass provides SAT Device automatic payment for Storebælt. Their customers must apply for a Storebælt agreement.
• Danske HandicaporganisationercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanske Handicaporganisationer administers the Storebælt Handicap Agreement application process on behalf of Storebælt. Danish residents apply through the Danish Disability Organisations' portal using MitID/NemID; international applicants use a contact form. This is a key accessibility partnership enabling reduced-price crossing for disabled drivers.
• Sund & Bælt Holding A/ScoreOthersA/S Storebæltsforbindelsen is a subsidiary of Sund & Bælt Holding A/S. The holding company also owns A/S Øresund, Sund & Bælt Partner A/S, Femern A/S, and Brobizz A/S.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A/S Øresund: Sister company under Sund & Bælt Holding A/S that operates the Øresund Bridge toll crossing between Denmark and Sweden. Same toll bridge business model with Bizz/ANPR payment and similar discount structures, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Brobizz A/S: Sister company under Sund & Bælt Holding A/S that operates the Brobizz automatic payment platform and issues Bizz/number plate payment devices. Direct integration with Storebælt — Brobizz customers are automatically enrolled in Storebælt Private and Business Agreements.

Broad incumbents

• ASFINAG: Austrian state-owned toll road operator that runs a national network of toll motorways with electronic toll collection and interoperability programs. Comparable as a national-scale toll infrastructure operator with ETC and GO-Box systems.
• 407 ETR: Privately operated toll highway in the Greater Toronto Area (Canada) using fully electronic toll collection with transponders and license plate recognition. Comparable as an electronic toll road operator with a long-term concession and similar barrier-free tolled corridor.
• Sanef Group (Abertis): French toll motorway operator managing major French highway corridors with electronic toll collection and interoperable systems. Comparable as a European toll road operator with similar ETC technology and concession-based infrastructure.
• Abertis: Global toll road concession operator with extensive motorway and infrastructure portfolio across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Comparable as a large-scale electronic toll infrastructure operator with diversified toll concessions.
• Atlantia: Italian-based global toll road and infrastructure operator (parent of Autostrade per l'Italia). Comparable as a major toll road concession operator with electronic toll collection across an extensive European network.

Emerging players

• Femern A/S: Sister company under Sund & Bælt Holding A/S building the immersed Fehmarn Belt tunnel between Denmark and Germany. Comparable as a future toll fixed-link operator under the same state-owned holding structure, with overlapping customer base and payment ecosystem.

Regional players

• Nye Veier: Norwegian state-owned road infrastructure company building and operating major motorway stretches, often with toll financing. Comparable as a Nordic state-owned toll road and infrastructure operator, though focused on motorways rather than a single fixed link.

Others

• EasyGo: Nordic cross-border toll payment interoperability alliance involving Brobizz and other Scandinavian toll operators. Comparable as an adjacent interoperability provider that Storebælt customers use for cross-border travel, reflecting the same EETS-style automation model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Storebaelt

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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