Münsterbrücke, Stone arch bridge in central Zürich, Switzerland
The Münsterbrücke spans the Limmat River with four flat arches, connecting Münsterhof square to Limmatquai street in the medieval district of Zürich.
Built between 1836 and 1838 under engineer Alois Negrelli's supervision, this stone structure replaced a wooden bridge that dated back to Roman times.
The bridge derives its name from the two religious buildings it connects: the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, defining landmarks of Zürich's spiritual heritage.
Three tram lines operate near the bridge on Limmatquai, while tourist boats pass underneath, making it a central point for transportation in Zürich.
The bridge foundation consists of 472 oak piles filled with concrete, supporting a total mass of 6,100 tons of stone and sandstone plates.
Location: Zürich
Location: Zürich
Inception: 1838
Official opening: 1838
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 47.36995,8.54253
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
Grossmünster
124 m
Fraumünster
110 m
Zürich Town Hall
160 m
Stadthaus Zürich
116 m
Zunfthaus zur Meisen
65 m
Frauenbad Stadthausquai
164 m
Carolinum Zürich
124 m
Zunfthaus zur Saffran
165 m
Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten
97 m
Zunfthaus zum Rüden
106 m
Zunfthaus zur Haue
166 m
Bauhaus Zürich
134 m
Grossmünsterkapelle
179 m
Zunfthaus zur Waag
168 m
Helferei Grossmünster
177 m
Monument to Hans Waldmann
39 m
Ulrich Zwingli memorial
78 m
Mauerbrunnen
175 m
Fish market fountain
124 m
Winzerbrunnen
165 m
Fraumünsterpost
160 m
Wettingerhus, Zürich
84 m
Hintermünsterbrunnen
167 m
Ehemalige Mädchenschule am Grossmünster
136 m
Fraumünsterdurchgang
84 m
Haus zum kleinen Pelikan
95 m
Findling vom Geissturm
171 m
Karlsturm
89 mReviews
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