Drehbrücke Malchow, Steel swing bridge in Malchow, Germany.
The Drehbrücke Malchow spans 15 meters across the Müritz-Elde waterway, connecting the historic island of Malchow to the mainland through a rotating steel structure.
Built in 1912 as a steel construction replacing a wooden bridge, the structure was destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt between 1948 and 1949 with electric motor operation.
The bridge received the Public Choice Award and a commendation for the State Building Prize of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2014 for its architectural excellence.
From April to September, the bridge opens hourly between 8:50 AM and 7:50 PM, while October to November operations run from 8:50 AM to 2:50 PM.
Over 20,000 vessels pass through this narrowest point between Lake Plauer and Lake Müritz annually, making it a central point for water traffic.
Location: Malchow
GPS coordinates: 53.47420,12.42720
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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