Three Countries Bridge, Steel footbridge at France-Germany border near Basel, Switzerland.
The Three Countries Bridge is a steel footbridge spanning 248 meters across the Rhine River, connecting Weil am Rhein in Germany with the French commune of Huningue. The structure features an arched steel framework that rises about 25 meters above the water surface.
Before this bridge, a pontoon crossing stood here and was bombed in 1944, making river crossing impossible for many years. The current steel structure opened in 2007 and restored the direct connection between the riverbanks.
The bridge marks a place where three nations meet, and you can feel in daily life how close these neighbors are. People from Germany, France, and Switzerland encounter each other here while walking or cycling.
The structure is easily reached on foot or by bicycle from both sides, with parking available in Weil am Rhein and on the French side as well. There are no special restrictions and crossing is possible at any time.
The structure won a design award in 2008 and shows how modern engineering can heal historical scars with thoughtful construction. The curved steel form appears elegant even though it arose purely from practical engineering needs.
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