Szkarpawa railway swing bridge in Rybina

The Szkarpawa railway swing bridge in Rybina is a steel structure crossing the river with a rotating mechanism built into its design. This allows boats to pass underneath while trains continue operating on the Żuławska Kolej Dojazdowa line above.

The bridge was built in 1935 during Poland's industrial growth between the world wars. Its rotating mechanism represented a practical solution to serve both railway and river transport needs simultaneously.

The structure earned its status as a protected monument in 1997, receiving registration number 529/97 in the Pomeranian Voivodeship cultural heritage list.

You can reach the bridge from the railway station area, with good viewing points available from the riverbank. The rotating mechanism operates regularly, so you may see it in action if you visit at the right time.

The structure sits at the convergence point where three river systems meet: the Szkarpawa, Wisla Królewiecka, and Tuga. This rare geographical position makes it a junction of multiple waterways in the region.

Location: Rybina

Inception: 1935

GPS coordinates: 54.28474,19.11098

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27