Schönausteg, Chain bridge in Mattenhof-Weissenbühl, Switzerland.
The Schönausteg bridge extends 55 meters across the Aare River, connecting the Lindenau settlement with lower Kirchenfeld through an iron structure.
Before the construction of the chain bridge in 1906 by architect Theodor Bell, residents used the Dählhölzli ferry established in 1868 to cross the river.
The bridge stands as part of the cultural properties inventory of Bern, representing early 20th-century engineering and architectural developments in Switzerland.
The bridge requires renovation during winter 2024-2025, with a temporary replacement structure planned 250 meters downstream to maintain pedestrian access.
Engineers discovered that joggers create specific vertical vibrations matching the bridge's frequency, leading to the implementation of specialized vibration absorbers.
Location: Bern
Inception: 1906
Architects: Theodor Bell
Length: 55 m
Made from material: iron
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bern / Mattenhof-Weissenbühl
GPS coordinates: 46.93435,7.44595
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:02
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