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Laeso, Denmark

Landing Point · DK Denmark

2 Connected Cables 57.2570°N 10.8871°E Denmark
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Connected Cables
DK
Country
57.26°
Latitude
10.89°
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Connected Cables

Cable Length RFS Status
Energinet Laeso-Varberg -1 km 2011 Active
Energinet Lyngsa-Laeso -1 km 2011 Active

📡 Live Performance

32
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6
probes
27
days monitored
79.8
ms avg RTT
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anomalies

RTT measurements to this landing point from 2026-04-13 through 2026-05-10 — live ICMP round-trip time via RIPE Atlas probes. Recomputed daily. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.

Measurement sources

Probe Location Samples Avg Min–Max Last seen
#1014589 own probe Almaty KZ 6 95.5 ms 89.2–114.3 2026-05-10
#1014597 own probe Tbilisi GE 6 57.7 ms 55.6–60.5 2026-05-10
#1014969 own probe Jerusalem IL 6 67.2 ms 65.9–72.6 2026-05-10
#1014473 own probe Minsk BY 5 134.6 ms 131.4–135.8 2026-05-10
#1015313 own probe Sevastopol UA 5 72.2 ms 68.3–77.3 2026-04-30
#1015523 own probe Moscow RU 4 49.7 ms 49.5–50.1 2026-05-10

About Laeso, Denmark

Position in regional infrastructure

Læsø is an island in the Kattegat strait between Denmark and Sweden, at coordinates 57.256996°N, 10.887135°E. For submarine infrastructure, Læsø has a specific role that distinguishes it from typical telecommunications cable landings: both submarine cables associated with the island are HVDC power transmission cables, not telecommunications fibre. They form part of Denmark's national electricity grid interconnection infrastructure, operated by the state transmission system operator Energinet.

This distinction matters for understanding Læsø's role in the GeoCables catalogue. While the platform tracks both telecommunications and power submarine cables — both share similar undersea construction methods and route-mapping interest — power cables serve a fundamentally different function (electricity transmission, typically HVDC for long submarine distances) than fibre cables (data and voice telecommunications). Læsø is a power-cable landing, not an internet-traffic landing.

Submarine cables landing in Læsø

Energinet Læsø-Varberg is a submarine HVDC power cable in service since 2011, operated by Energinet (the Danish national electricity transmission system operator). From Læsø it crosses the Kattegat eastward to Varberg in Sweden, providing one segment of the Denmark-Sweden electricity interconnect that allows balancing of renewable power generation between the two countries. Cable length and transmission capacity are not catalogued in the GeoCables dataset for this entry.

Energinet Lyngsa-Læsø is a submarine HVDC power cable in service since 2011, also operated by Energinet. From Læsø it connects westward to Lyngså on the Danish mainland (north Jutland), bringing Læsø-routed electricity into the mainland Danish grid. Together with the Læsø-Varberg eastern segment, these two cables form a cross-Kattegat HVDC bridge with Læsø at its midpoint.

Connection topology and redundancy

The two Læsø cables function as a single integrated transmission path: Lyngså (Denmark mainland) → Læsø → Varberg (Sweden), with Læsø as an intermediate jointing point. Both segments must be operational for the full Denmark-Sweden interconnect via this corridor to function. This is power transmission topology rather than telecommunications redundancy — alternative Denmark-Sweden interconnects (Konti-Skan, Storebælt, etc.) provide grid-level redundancy at the national scale.

Both segments deployed in 2011 by the same operator (Energinet) means Læsø has no diversity at the operator or deployment-era level. The deployment was specifically engineered as a single-corridor project, not as redundant infrastructure. For users of the GeoCables platform interested in renewable power infrastructure rather than internet routing, the Læsø landing represents a documented Danish offshore power transmission node serving the broader Nordic electricity market integration.

Geography and coordinates

The Læsø submarine cable landing sits at 57.256996°N, 10.887135°E (57°15'25"N, 10°53'14"E), on Læsø island in the Kattegat strait of Denmark. Læsø is one of the larger Danish islands without a fixed bridge connection to the mainland, accessible only by ferry — the submarine cables here are infrastructure for electricity transmission rather than telecommunications.

Frequently asked questions

What submarine cables land at Læsø, Denmark?

Two submarine HVDC power transmission cables involve Læsø: Energinet Læsø-Varberg (to Sweden) and Energinet Lyngsa-Læsø (to mainland Denmark). Both are in service since 2011 and operated by Energinet, the Danish national electricity transmission operator. These are power cables, not telecommunications fibre.

What are the coordinates of the Læsø cable landing?

The Læsø cable landing is at 57.256996°N, 10.887135°E (57°15'25"N, 10°53'14"E), on Læsø island in the Kattegat strait between Denmark and Sweden.

Which countries connect to Denmark through Læsø?

Through the Energinet HVDC pair, Læsø is part of the Denmark-Sweden electricity grid interconnect, with Lyngsa on the Danish mainland (Jutland) on one side and Varberg in Sweden on the other.

When were the cables laid at Læsø?

Both Energinet HVDC cables (Læsø-Varberg and Lyngsa-Læsø) entered service in 2011 as part of a single coordinated Denmark-Sweden electricity interconnect deployment.

Who operates the cables landing at Læsø?

Both cables are operated by Energinet, the Danish national electricity transmission system operator (TSO). These are not telecommunications cables — they carry HVDC electricity rather than data.

Other Landing Points in Denmark

FAQ

Which submarine cables land at Laeso?
Two submarine HVDC power cables land at Læsø: Energinet Læsø-Varberg and Energinet Lyngsa-Laeso.
When was the first cable installed in Læsø?
The first cable to be installed in Læsø was Energinet Læsø-Varberg, which went into service in 2011.
Which regions does this cable landing point bridge?
This cable landing point bridges the Kattegat strait between Denmark and Sweden, specifically connecting Læsø to Varberg in Sweden.
Why was a cable chosen for this specific location?
The choice of Læsø as a landing point is due to its strategic position in the Kattegat strait, providing a suitable route for HVDC power transmission between Denmark and Sweden.
What are the current RTT measurements from this location?
Currently, there are 32 RIPE Atlas RTT measurement samples available. These provide real-time data on latency and connectivity to Læsø.

Landing Point

  • CountryDK Denmark
  • Coordinates57.2570°N 10.8871°E
  • Connected Cables2

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