Old Town Bridge, Road bridge in Trondheim, Norway
The Old Town Bridge spans 81 meters across the Nidelva River, connecting Kjøpmannsgata street to the Bakklandet district with wooden construction and stone piers.
Engineer Johan Caspar von Cicignon constructed the bridge in 1681 during Trondheim's reconstruction, with strategic positioning for cannon coverage from Kristiansten Fortress.
The structure earned the name Gate of Happiness from a waltz composed by resistance fighter Oskar Hoddø, who wrote the song near the bridge in 1940.
The bridge maintains its original toll house on the western end, which now serves as a kindergarten while providing passage for pedestrians crossing the river.
Three stone piers support the wooden structure across the Nidelva, with the main span extending 42 meters between supports.
Location: Trondheim municipality
Length: 81 m
Longest Span: 42 m
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 63.42813,10.40182
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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