Steinbrücke, bridge in Schwaz, Austria

The Steinbrücke is a road bridge over the Inn in Schwaz, linking the town centre on the right bank with the districts on the left. The current structure, opened in September 2025, replaces the 1927/28 reinforced-concrete bridge by Clemens Holzmeister. Its design by Berger+Parkkinen Architekten follows the formal language of Holzmeister's original, with two expressive river piers.

A bridge has stood here since the 14th century, first in wood and repeatedly rebuilt after flood damage and heavy use by Schwaz mining traffic. From the outset the St. Georgenberg monastery and the lords of Freundsberg disputed who paid for its upkeep, a quarrel settled in 1650 by a cost-sharing arrangement that lasted until 1894. The 1927/28 reinforced-concrete bridge by Clemens Holzmeister, built by Gregor Sollerer for 420,000 schillings, was demolished for the 2023–2025 replacement.

The bridge displays a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, a figure traditionally found on bridges across German-speaking regions. The stone version visible today was installed in the 20th century and remains a defining feature of the crossing.

The crossing is accessible daily for pedestrians and vehicles and directly connects two major parts of town. During periods of high water, temporary closures may occur, so it is helpful to check local weather conditions before visiting.

The 1927/28 Clemens Holzmeister bridge was demolished and replaced: the new Steinbrücke, designed by Berger+Parkkinen Architekten, opened in early September 2025 at a cost of around 10 million euros. Its form follows Holzmeister's design language. During construction, a temporary foot and cycle bridge stood a few metres north.