Smålandsfarvandet
Smålandsfarvandet is a Danish strait located between the islands of Lolland, Falster, and Møn and the archipelago of Smålandshavet. It is part of the Baltic Sea and connects the Great Belt to the east with the Fehmarn Belt to the west. The strait is relatively shallow and characterized by numerous islands, islets, and shoals, making navigation challenging. Historically, Smålandsfarvandet has been an important shipping route, though it has been largely superseded by larger, deeper channels for modern maritime traffic.
The waters of Smålandsfarvandet are important for biodiversity, supporting various marine species and serving as a
Major settlements near Smålandsfarvandet include Nykøbing Falster on Falster and Nakskov on Lolland. The strait is