Bridges in Stockholm

'''''' () is an arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. With a total length exceeding 600 m, 340 m of which stretches over water, it is one of the major bridges in Stockholm, offering one of the most panoramic views of the central part of the city centering on Gamla Stan, the old town.

thumb|250px|Western side of Djurgårdsbron in 2006, looking north. Djurgårdsbron (Swedish: "The Djurgården Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by Carl Fraenell and built for the Stockholm World's Fair 1897, the present bridge forms a southern extension to the boulevard Narvavägen, thus connecting mainland Östermalm to the island Djurgården. It is one of four bridges stretching from Djurgården, the others being Djurgårdsbrunnsbron, Beckholmsbron, and Lilla Sjötullsbron.

thumb|280px|Norrbro with the Opera House in the background. Looking east from Vasabron. Norrbro (Swedish for "North Bridge") is an arch bridge over Norrström in central Stockholm, Sweden. It extends north from the northern front of the Royal Palace passing over Helgeandsholmen in front of the Riksdag building, and from there over to Gustav Adolfs torg. Norrbro was designed by the city architect Erik Palmstedt (1741–1803) in a neoclassical style.

thumb|300px|Vasabron in September 2006 Vasabron (Swedish: "The Vasa Bridge") is a bridge over Norrström in central Stockholm, Sweden connecting Norrmalm to Gamla Stan, the old city.

thumb|250px|Centralbron viewed from Södermalm. In the background from left to right: Stockholm City Hall, [[Riddarholmen, and Gamla stan.]] thumb|250px|View southbound from Riddarholmsbron. Centralbron (, "The Central Bridge") is a major bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting the northern district Norrmalm to the southern Södermalm.

thumb|300px|The two bridges connecting Lidingö with Stockholm. View from Hotel Foresta towards Ropsten. The latest bridge, built in 1971, in the foreground.

800px|thumb|center|Tranebergsbron viewed from the south.

thumb|250px|Gilded crown on Skeppsholmsbron with Strandvägen in the background. thumb|Gilded crown on the western side Skeppsholmsbron (Swedish: "The Skeppsholm Bridge") is in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting Blasieholmen to Skeppsholmen.

Essingeleden is a motorway that goes from Solna to Stockholm, Sweden, crossing the westmost parts of central Stockholm, by going over Kungsholmen, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen. Essingeleden has three bridges – Fredhällsbron (270 m), Essingebron (470 m), and Gröndalsbron (460 m) – and one tunnel, Fredhällstunneln (210 m), which is one of the busiest tunnels in Europe. The road is part of European route E4 and E20, and is the busiest road in Sweden, with about 150,000 vehicles per day. In August 2007 this has increased to 170,000 cars per day, because Essingeleden was then the only road t

thumb|250px|Eastern Årsta Bridge viewed from Södermalm. Årstabroarna () are two parallel railway viaducts in central Stockholm, Sweden. Passing over the watercourse of Årstaviken and the islets Årsta holmar, they connect the major island Södermalm to the southern mainland district Årsta.

thumb|300px|View of the bridges Strömbron and Norrbro passing in front of [[Arvfurstens palats, Rosenbad and Stockholm City Hall.]] thumb|250px|Strömbron as viewed from the Lejonbacken in front of the Royal Palace.

thumb|250px|Skanstullsbron in July 2006. thumb|250px|Skanstullsbron and Johanneshovsbron viewed from south-west in April 2006. Skanstullsbron (Swedish: "The Fortlet Tollgate Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Overpassing the older bridge Skansbron, it connects the major island Södermalm to the southern district Johanneshov.

thumb|400px|Pålsundsbron in February 2007. Pålsundsbron (Swedish: "The Pole Sound/Strait Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over the small water course Pålsundet, the bridge connects the major island Södermalm to the minor island Långholmen.

thumb|New main bridge on opening day, 25 October 2020.

thumb|250px|Riksbron viewed from west with the Riksdag|Parliament Building to the right. thumb|Kayakers, streams, and admirers at Riksbron in September 2006. Riksbron (Swedish: "The National Bridge" or "The State Bridge") is an arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, leading from Drottninggatan on Norrmalm over to Riksgatan on Helgeandsholmen.

thumb|Skansbron in September 2011. Skansbron (Swedish: "The Fortlet Bridge") is a bascule bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over the canal Hammarbykanalen, it connects the major island Södermalm to the southern mainland district Södra Hammarbyhamnen.

thumb|250px|Johanneshovsbron in Stockholm 2008 Johanneshovsbron (Swedish: "The Johanneshov Bridge") is a 756 metres long and 17,9 metres wide road bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Overpassing two older bridges, Skansbron and Skanstullsbron, and one newer bridge, Fredriksdalsbron, it connects Södermalm and the tunnel passing under it, Söderledstunneln, to Johanneshov, the district immediately south of the historical city centre, and national road 73, leading out of the city.

thumb|240px|Kungsbron viewed from Norrmalm. thumb|240px|A boat passing through Lake Klara. Kungsbron (Swedish: "King's Bridge") is a double bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over Klara Sjö, it connects Norrmalm to Kungsholmen.

thumb|250px|Danviksbro in 2015 thumb|250px|Aerial view with both bascule spans opened for canal traffic, 2016 thumb|250px|View from roadway, showing the large counterweights used for opening of the bascule spans Danviksbron or, alternatively, Danviksbro ("Danvik Bridge") is a bascule bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting the eastern end of Södermalm to the eastern municipality Nacka. The bridge spans the Hammarbyleden canal, which carries the water of Hammarby Sjö to Saltsjön. It consists of two separate bridges which carry the Saltsjöbanan railway and a road. It is one of four movab

thumb|230px|Stadshusbron viewed from a quay facing Riddarfjärden. thumb|230px|View of the now permanently closed drawbridge from north with the City hall in the background. Stadshusbron (Swedish: "The City Hall Bridge"), formerly known as Nya Kungsholmsbron ("The New Kungsholm Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden located just north of the Stockholm City Hall. Stretching over Klara sjö ("Lake Klara"), it connects mainland Norrmalm on the eastern shore to the island Kungsholmen on the western shore.

thumb|Alviksbron Alviksbron (Swedish for The Alvik Bridge) is a box girder bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over Oxhålssundet, it connects Stora Essingen island to the western suburb Bromma. Built 1996-1998 by the Nordic Construction Company at a cost of 180 million SEK, it has served the Tvärbanan light rail line and pedestrians and bicyclists since its inauguration in August 2000. The name is derived from Alvik, originally a local manor house built in 1819 and demolished in 1930.

thumb|Fredhällsbron from Lilla Essingen

thumb|250px|The three bridges leading from Stora Essingen to Lilla Essingen as viewed from Stora Essingen. thumb|250px|View from Gröndal. Essingebron (Swedish: "The Essinge Bridge") are two parallel bridges in central Stockholm, Sweden, inaugurated August 21, 1966, and September 3, 1967. Forming a section of the Essingeleden motorway, they connect the two Essingen Islands (Stora Essingen and Lilla Essingen) and are the most heavily trafficked bridges in Sweden.

thumb|Barnhusbron 2007. thumb|Barnhusbron 2008. Barnhusbron (Swedish: "The Orphanage Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Passing over Barnhusviken, it connects Kungsholmen to Norrmalm. It is 23 metres wide and 290 metres long with a maximum span of 64.5 metres. The roadway is made of prestressed concrete except for two non-tensioned concrete section in its eastern end.

thumb|250px|Fredriksdalsbron passing under Johanneshovsbron and Skanstullsbron in April 2006. Fredriksdalsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Serving the light rail line Tvärbanan, it stretches north from the station west of the Gullmarsplan metro station, immediately makes a sharp eastward turn to plunge under two other bridges, Skanstullsbron and Johanneshovsbron, to continue eastward over a viaduct leading down to the station Mårtensdal in the newly built suburb Hammarby sjöstad. During the planning process the project name "Kvarnbron" (Mill Bridge) was used.

Mariebergsbron (Swedish: "The Marieberg Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Formerly known as Lilla Essingebron, it connects the islands Kungsholmen to Lilla Essingen. The current name is due to its vicinity to the city district Marieberg.

Gröndalsbron () are two bridges in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting the island Stora Essingen to the southern mainland district Gröndal.

thumb|Djurgårdsbrunnsbron. Djurgårdsbrunnsbron (Swedish: "The Djurgården Well Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting northern and southern Djurgården. It is the city's only remaining swing bridge, the default bridge type in Stockholm during the 19th century. It has been closed since 1966.

thumb|The overpass, looking eastward towards Klarabergsgatan and [[Sergels torg from the zebra crossing between Stockholm Central Station and Cityterminalen (2008)]] thumb|Klarabergsviadukten thumb|Landing on the western shore of Lake Klara. thumb|Klarabergbsviadukten on an October evening. Klarabergsviadukten (Swedish: "The Viaduct of Hill of St Clare"

Liljeholmsbron (Swedish: "The Liljeholmen Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over Liljeholmsviken, it connects the western end of the major island Södermalm to the southern mainland district Liljeholmen.

thumb|250px|Beckholmsbron, 2006. Beckholmsbron () is a wooden bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting the two islands Djurgården and Beckholmen.

thumb|Stallbron viewed from Vasabron with the Royal Palace in the background, the Parliament building on the left, and the MP residential building on the right. Stallbron (Swedish: "The Stable Bridge") is an arch bridge located in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching some 20 meters over Stallkanalen it connects Riksgatan passing through the Parliament Building on Helgeandsholmen to the square Mynttorget on Stadsholmen from where Västerlånggatan extends it further south.

road and railway bridge between Kungsholmen and Vasastan in Stockholm, Sweden

thumb|250px|Långholmsbron with Västerbron in the background. thumb|250px|Close view. Långholmsbron (Swedish: "The Long Islet Bridge") is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Connecting the major island Södermalm to the minor island Långholmen, it forms an extension to the street Bergsundsgatan.