Kornhausbrücke (Kornhaus Bridge), Bern

The Kornhaus Bridge (Kornhausbrücke) is a notable road bridge in Bern, linking the city's historic old town with the northern neighborhoods of Altenberg, Spitalacker, and Breitenrain. Constructed between September 1895 and its grand opening on June 18, 1898, this steel truss arch bridge was designed by local engineers A. and H. von Bonstetten, Paul Simons, and Reinhold Krohn, with the assistance of engineering firms in Kriens and Oberhausen.

Spanning 382 meters across the Aare River valley, it stands as a vital connection from Kornhausplatz near the Bern City Theater and Kornhaus to Viktoriaplatz. The bridge is an arch structure with a central span of 115 meters, flanked by five smaller arches each measuring 34 meters. At its highest point, the main arch rises 47.76 meters above the river, providing ample clearance.

In 2008, to celebrate the European Football Championship, the bridge, leading from Bern's Central Station to the Wankdorf Stadium, was temporarily renamed with a Dutch moniker, Kornhausbrug or Korenhuisbrug, to honor Dutch football fans. The sign became a popular attraction, though Italian fans humorously rebranded it "Ponte del Granaio" (Granary Bridge) after their team lost to the Netherlands. Despite this playful rivalry, the city restored the original Dutch commemorative sign, and today, it remains a popular photo subject for visitors.