Kappelenbrücke

The Kappelenbrücke is a road bridge crossing the Aare River near Wohlen bei Bern with a distinctive central concrete arch structure. The bridge employs a series of smaller arches arranged in viaduct style to span the water and support traffic crossing the valley.

The bridge was built in 1920 to replace an earlier structure from 1907 that served the first postal route between Bern and Detligen. Its construction coincided with the damming of the river to create the Wohlensee reservoir for water management and energy production.

The bridge represents a connection point between the communities of Bern-Bethlehem and Hinterkappelen, supporting local transportation and social interactions.

The bridge carries main road 235 linking Aarberg toward Frienisberg and Bern, allowing both car and pedestrian traffic across the valley. It is best crossed during daylight to see the river landscape below and safely navigate around vehicles on the road.

The Wohlensee reservoir beneath the bridge was created by damming the Aare River and transformed the entire landscape of the region. When crossing, you can observe how this human-made body of water now shapes the surroundings and serves both recreation and hydroelectric purposes.