Berne Bridge

Terrific legacy

A legacy from a time of just about a century after the city’s founding in 1157 it continues to be a special crossing. Now supported by stone pillars, originally it was wooden underpinnings that kept ...

Fribourg's covered wooden bridge

From the three old bridges over the Sarine in lower Fribourg the so-called 'Pont de Berne' gets visited the most, especially since it is the only one in town, that is covered. In its overall appearanc...

Very nice bridge

It was a quick visit and walk in the old city part and then across the bridge. Very nice indeed. Beautiful old buildings along the way and impressive insight in to the old days.

Still used to this day,

Not just a tourist attraction, but also a very useful bridge which makes it even more fascinating. The lower old town is a must visit in Fribourg.

Similar to the Bern Bridge

Original Text

Only significantly older. Friburg exists since the 12th century, the bridge was built in the 14th century. The same wooden, on the spring, with a skull roof. Under the ceiling are the models of the bats.