Älvsborg Bridge, Gothenburg

Name: Älvsborg Bridge
Address: Rv 159, Gothenburg, Sweden

#36 among attractions in Gothenburg

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The Älvsborg Bridge is a suspension bridge over Göta älv in Gothenburg, Sweden, connecting the island of Hisingen with the mainland. It was built in 1966 and designed by Sven Olof Asplund. The total length of the bridge is 933 metres and the distance between the pylons is 417 metres, while the clearance below the deck is 45 metres. Said pylons are 107 metres tall, making the bridge one of Gothenburg's most prominent landmarks. It takes its name from the mediaeval castle of Old Älvsborg, the ruins of which are located just a couple of hundred metres along the riverbank from the southern pylon. ()

Local name: Älvsborgsbron Length: 3061 ftHeight: 351 ftCoordinates: 57°41'28"N, 11°54'7"E

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Rv 159KungsladugårdGothenburg Sweden

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Älvsborg Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Älvsborg, Eriksberg, Gothenburg English Studio Theatre, Carl Johan Church.

1.2 miSW
Church
Älvsborg, Gothenburg
32 min walk • Nestled in the western part of Gothenburg, Sweden, Älvsborg is a district rich in history and modern charm. Known for its maritime heritage, Älvsborg has evolved from a strategic defense point to a vibrant residential area that continues to pay homage to its nautical...
0.8 miNE
Harbor
Eriksberg, Gothenburg
21 min walk • Eriksberg is an area on Hisingen in Gothenburg where Eriksbergs Mekaniska Verkstads AB had their shipyard until bankruptcy in 1979. For over a century the area was dominated by shipbuilding but a crisis in the 1970s destroyed the industry. Since the collapse of the shipyards, the area has been rebuilt into a modern neighbourhood.
0.6 miE
Theater
Gothenburg English Studio Theatre, Gothenburg
17 min walk • Gothenburg English Studio Theatre is a professional English-speaking theatre in western Sweden, and currently the only one of its kind in that region. The theatre produces contemporary English speaking theatre, mostly with actors and directors from Britain. It is located in Majorna, which is a district in the city of Gothenburg.
0.9 miNE
Church
Carl Johan Church, Gothenburg
22 min walk • Carl Johan Church is a Church of Sweden parish church on Sagberget, in Gothenburg. The church, designed by Fredrik Blom, is named after King Charles XIV John, who a year before the opening ceremony in 1826 was on a visit to the nearby porter brewery at Klippan.
0.4 miN
Park
Färjenäsparken, Gothenburg
12 min walk • Färjenäsparken is a park located on the north bank of the Göta älv, Sweden. It consists of grilling places, a driving range, a ground for beach volleyball, mini golf, a cafe with a lunch restaurant, and other attractions.
1.2 miNE
57°41'57"N • 11°55'54"E
Maritime Museum and Aquarium, Gothenburg
32 min walk • Museum
0.7 miNW
Park
Rya skog, Gothenburg
18 min walk • The Rya Forest is a nature reserve in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located on the Hisingen island, on the northern bank of the Göta River. It has an area of 17 hectares. Established in 1928, it is the oldest nature reserve in Västra Götaland County.
~1060 ftSW
57°41'19"N • 11°53'56"E
Röda Sten, Gothenburg
6 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Night club
~660 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Röda Sten Konsthall, Gothenburg
4 min walk • Röda Sten konsthall is an art gallery located at Röda Sten, under the southern fortification of the Älvsborg Bridge on the southern shore of the river Älv, in Gothenburg. Röda Sten konsthall hosts exhibitions and performances by Swedish and...
~1320 ftE
57°41'31"N • 11°54'31"E
Klippans Ångbåtsbrygga, Gothenburg
7 min walk • Museum
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Majorna, Gothenburg
17 min walk • Majorna was until 2011 one of the 21 boroughs of Gothenburg Municipality. Since 2011 it is joined with the former borough of Linnéstaden and they do together form the new borough of "Majorna-Linné".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Älvsborg Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Röda Sten Konsthall, Gothenburg (4 min walk), Röda Sten, Gothenburg (6 min walk), Klippans Ångbåtsbrygga, Gothenburg (7 min walk), Färjenäsparken, Gothenburg (12 min walk).

How to get to Älvsborg Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Älvsborg Bridge:

Ferry

Klippans Färjeläge • Lines: 285 Älvsnabben (10 min walk)
Stena Line Tysklandsterminalen • Lines: Göteborg - Kiel, Kiel - Göteborg (15 min walk)

Bus

Klippan • Lines: 190, 30, 90 (11 min walk)
Bockkranen • Lines: 16 (13 min walk)

Tram

Vagnhallen Majorna • Lines: 3, 9 (11 min walk)
Jaegerdorffsplatsen • Lines: 3, 9 (13 min walk)