A ferry harbour and a village on the German island of Fehmarn. It lies on an important route between Germany and Denmark known as the Vogelfluglinie which crosses the 18 kilometres (11 mi) strait, the Fehmarnbelt, to Rødby on the island of Lolland. The Alter Thingplatz is an ancient Viking assembly site that is now a popular tourist destination. It is located on a hilltop overlooking the Fehmarn Belt.