Schwanentorbrücke

The Schwanentorbrücke features four distinctive towers with large glass lanterns that emit green lights to signal safe navigation for passing ships.

Built in 1950 during the post-war reconstruction period, the bridge replaced an earlier structure from 1844 that served pedestrians and traders.

The name derives from Schwanenturm, a medieval watchtower that protected the city walls during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.

The bridge spans 22 meters in width and reaches 20 meters in height, with electric motors and counterweights operating the lifting mechanism.

Each of the four towers contains several tons of counterweights that assist in elevating the central span for maritime traffic passage.

Location: Duisburg

Inception: 1950

Part of: Cultural heritage monuments in Duisburg-Mitte

GPS coordinates: 51.43628,6.75769

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29