Circle Bridge

Bridge in Applebys Plads, Christiansbro

55°40′20.44″N 12°35′1.86″E / 55.6723444°N 12.5838500°E / 55.6723444; 12.5838500CarriesPedestrian and bicycle trafficCrossesCopenhagen HarbourLocaleApplebys Plads
ChristiansbroCharacteristicsDesignsteel structureTotal length40 metres (130 ft)HistoryDesignerOlafur EliassonOpened22 August 2015Location Map

The Circle Bridge (Danish: Cirkelbroen) is a bicycle and pedestrian bridge spanning the southern mouth of Christianshavn Canal in the Christianshavn area of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It connects Applebys Plads to the south with Christiansbro to the north. The bridge was designed by Olafur Eliasson.

Construction

The bridge was a gift from the Nordea Foundation. It opened on 22 August 2015.

Description

The bridge consists of five round decks with masts of different heights. The masts are held up by 118 metal cables, giving the bridge a resemblance to a series of sailing yachts. The form highlights the reverse slope of the bridge's rails, which are made of wood from the Brazilian guariuba tree (Clarisia racemosa).^[1]

References

^ "Olafur Eliasson's new Danish landmark". World Architecture News. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cirkelbroen.

Cirkelbroen Bridge / Studio Olafur Eliasson ArchDaily.
Cirkelbroen by Olafur Eliasson De Zeen.
Cirkelbroen, 2015 Olafur Eliasson.
Kaushik (2015-09-07). "The Cirkelbroen Bridge in Copenhagen". Amusing Planet. Retrieved 2016-09-26.

Bridges in Copenhagen, Denmark

Main harbour