Hjälmarbron Swing Bridge - Malmö, Sweden
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dtrebilc
N 55° 36.458 E 012° 59.822
33U E 373825 N 6164232
This swing bridge crosses a small river near to the harbour of Malmo.
Waymark Code: WMHJPB
Location: Skåne, Sweden
Date Posted: 07/16/2013
Views: 13
The modern harbour of Malmo was built in 1775 and this bridge erected in 1885.
It crosses a small river leading into the harbour and connected a wharf that held the Fisktorget (Fish Market) to the main part of the harbour.
There is a plaque on the bridge with the name and date of erection. It also has the Malmo coat of arms on it.
The deck of the bridge is made from wooden planking. These days the industry at the port has declined and only pedestrians and cyclists use the bridge.
Bridge Type: Swing Bridge
Built: 01/01/1885
Span: 22m
Pedestrian Traffic: yes
Bicycle Traffic: yes
Vehicular Traffic: no
Railway Traffic: no
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Visit Instructions:
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