As it happens, there are still some places in the world where you can satisfy your child-like fascination with big boats and big trucks all in one place, and the ferry between Langeland and Lolland is probably one of the most practical, especially if you happen to be vacationing in Denmark. The ferry is massive, and handles both commercial trucks as well as regular cars, motorcycles and the occasional scooter, so you'll see a bit of everything at the dock. Depending on when you go, the ferry will arrive from Lolland first and unload everyone, before opening up for the return trip, at which point you drive in and park, then proceed upstairs and into the lounge for the duration of the crossing. You'd be forgiven for thinking you were on anything but a ferry once you get to the upper deck and wander inside, as it's actually pretty nice. Ample seating, air conditioning, gift shop combined with a cafe and top notch restrooms. When we traveled to Lolland during the holidays, they even had a decorated Christmas tree in the lobby. Not too shabby. Your inner child will appreciate the size and scale of the entire operation, from the moment you park your car in the belly of the beast to when you get upstairs and wander inside. If you need further indulgence, there are ample opportunities to step outside and grab photos to your heart's content, before and during the entire voyage (although, they do ask you to get back to your car right before they arrive). The entire trip takes about 45 minutes, depending on the conditions of the sea, so it's just about perfect for getting some photos and then coming back inside the cafe to buy a French hotdog and cozy up in a comfy booth for the remainder of the trip. Whenever we need to get to Lolland, we make it a point to take the ferry. There's not really anything quite like it state side, and riding the big boat and watching it swallow cars and semi trucks, only to spit them out on the other side, never seems to get old either. read more

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