Untertorbrücke, Stone arch bridge in Bern, Switzerland.
The Untertorbrücke stretches 52 meters across the Aare River, connecting the eastern bank to the Old City through sturdy stone arches.
Built between 1461 and 1489, this structure replaced a wooden bridge from 1256 and remained the only crossing point over the Aare in Bern until the 19th century.
The bridge received recognition as a Swiss cultural property, representing medieval engineering methods and traditional construction techniques of the region.
Modern traffic flows across two lanes while dedicated sidewalks provide safe passage for pedestrians traversing between the city districts.
During its construction period, the bridge incorporated a chapel, which was consecrated in March 1467 before the complete structure was finished.
Location: Bern
Length: 52 m
Part of: Untertorbrücke and Felsenburg
GPS coordinates: 46.94936,7.45845
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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