Bridge of Wieck

The Bridge of Wieck spans 13.3 meters across the Ryck River, connecting the district of Wieck with Eldena through its wooden construction.

Built in 1887 by master shipbuilder Spruth following Dutch design principles, this bridge remains one of the oldest operating wooden bascule bridges in Europe.

The bridge operates as a central element of the Fischerfest Gaffelrigg festival in July, when traditional ships pass through during the maritime celebrations.

The bridge opens manually every hour for maritime traffic, allowing pedestrians to cross freely while restricting vehicle access to special permit holders.

Two historical markers near the bridge entrance document the water levels from major storm surges in 1872 and 1995, recording the local flooding history.

Location: Greifswald

GPS coordinates: 54.09350,13.44860

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:03