Kornhausbrücke

The Kornhaus Bridge stretches 382 meters across the Aare River valley, featuring a central span of 115 meters and five smaller arches of 34 meters each.

Engineers A. and H. von Bonstetten, Paul Simons, and Reinhold Krohn designed this steel structure, which opened to the public on June 18, 1898.

The bridge earned recognition as a Class A Swiss cultural property of national significance, representing late 19th-century engineering developments in Switzerland.

This dual-purpose bridge accommodates both road vehicles and tram lines, connecting the historic old town of Bern with the northern districts of Altenberg and Breitenrain.

The bridge rises 47.76 meters above the river at its highest point, creating a distinctive silhouette against the Bern cityscape.

Location: Bern

Official opening: June 18, 1898

Length: 382 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Breitenrain-Lorraine

GPS coordinates: 46.95038,7.44838

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29