Railroad viaduct BN over the Saane

The railroad viaduct extends 400 meters across the Saane River, connecting the municipalities of Ferenbalm and Mühleberg through its steel and stone construction.

The construction of this railway bridge in 1901 marked a significant advancement in Swiss transportation infrastructure, enabling direct rail connections between Bern and Neuchâtel.

The railroad viaduct holds class A status in the Swiss cultural property inventory, representing early 20th-century engineering methods and architectural design principles.

Visitors can observe the viaduct from multiple positions along the riverbank, with geographic coordinates at latitude 46.93607 and longitude 7.24237 for precise location.

The structure serves both passenger and freight trains while maintaining its original architectural elements from 1901, demonstrating Swiss engineering durability.

Location: Ferenbalm

Location: Mühleberg

Inception: 1901

Length: 400 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Ferenbalm, list of cultural properties in Mühleberg

Address: Gümmenenau

GPS coordinates: 46.93607,7.24237

Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:47