Älvsborg Bridge

The bridge spans 933 meters across the Göta River, connecting mainland Gothenburg to the island of Hisingen through six traffic lanes.

The construction started in autumn 1963 and concluded with the official opening by Minister Olof Palme on November 8, 1966.

The bridge functions as a central transportation artery of Gothenburg, representing the connection between the northern and southern parts of the municipality.

The structure maintains a clearance height of 45 meters above water level, allowing large vessels to pass underneath while carrying vehicles on six lanes.

Each of the four cable anchors weighs 25,000 tons and contains sand-filled concrete boxes to ensure stability against the strong winds.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Official opening: November 8, 1966

Height: 107 m

Length: 933 m

Longest Span: 417 m

GPS coordinates: 57.69083,11.90139

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45