Djurgårdsbron, Steel arch bridge in Stockholm, Sweden

Djurgårdsbron is a steel arch bridge with wrought iron details that connects mainland Östermalm to the island of Djurgården. The structure is supported by four decorated pillars and displays craftwork details including reliefs of sea creatures and ornamental bands above shields.

The bridge opened in 1897 as a modern gateway to the island, replacing an older iron structure that had been removed two years before. It remains the key connection between central Stockholm and Djurgården.

The four granite columns carry zinc sculptures by Rolf Adlersparre: Heimdall and Frigg at the northern abutment, Freyja with a falcon and Thor with Mjolnir at the southern. Adlersparre drew on Viktor Rydberg's 1887 mythology Fädernas gudasaga. Erik Josephson designed the abutments and candelabras, and the cast-iron railings show stylised plants.

The bridge is open year-round and allows both pedestrians and vehicles to cross between central Stockholm and the island with ease. The crossing is well-lit and offers clear views of the water and surroundings.

The four granite columns carry gods cast in copper-galvanised zinc by Meyers konstgjuteri, not carved stone. Sculptor Rolf Adlersparre took his models from Viktor Rydberg's 1887 mythology Fädernas gudasaga. Heimdall and Frigg stand at the northern abutment, Freyja and Thor at the southern one.