Munksjö Bridge

Munksjö Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing Lake Munksjön and connecting different parts of Jönköping. Its modern structure features slender support towers and provides separate lanes for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The project emerged from an architecture competition held in 2001 and was constructed between 2005 and 2006. A Danish architecture firm designed it, bringing international expertise to this regional infrastructure project.

The bridge links two parts of the city and has become a visual landmark in the local landscape. It serves as a daily crossing where residents from different neighborhoods naturally meet and pass through.

The bridge is easily accessible with clear paths for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists offering good views across the water. It is usable in all weather conditions, though dry conditions and good lighting make traveling across more comfortable.

The construction required special solutions because workers could only reach the water from one side of the lake. This restriction made every building step carefully planned and technically demanding.

Location: Jönköping Municipality

Official opening: June 17, 2006

GPS coordinates: 57.77861,14.16750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00