Imagine this. A narrow bridge. It connects two islands. That is the Drieharingenbrug.
Welcome to the Drieharingenbrug. It is a double drawbridge. It sits in the heart of Amsterdam. The Drieharingenbrug links Realeneiland and Prinseneiland. It spans the Realengracht.
Since 1625 a double drawbridge has crossed this canal. The Drieharingenbrug stands in the extension of the Vierwindendwarsstraat. It leads to Prinseneiland street. This bridge is best explored by foot or bike. It usually has just a few people around. Any time of day is good to visit.
Amsterdam boasts around 1281 bridges. Eight of these are wooden drawbridges. The Drieharingenbrug is one of them. It is a traditional bridge.
This narrow bridge links the Western Islands. These are Prinseneiland and Realeneiland. It replaced a pontoon. The pontoon used to be pulled aside. It allowed ships to pass.
The Drieharingenbrug connects Bickers- and Prinseneiland. These two islands along with Realeneiland form the Western Islands. They lie in Amsterdam’s center. They are east of the Spaarndammerbuurt. They are just behind the railway line. This line runs between Central Station and Amsterdam-Sloterdijk. Some Amsterdammers call this bridge a ‘kippenbruggetje’. That is an old name for pedestrian bridges.
Hupkes Wijma renovated and placed the Drieharingenbrug. The bridge uses 25 m3 of 100% FSC-certified Azobé. This stores around 40 tons of CO2. The choice of wood ensures a beautiful historical look.
The Gemeente Amsterdam commissioned the work. Mobilis TBI and Hupkes Wijma B.V. carried it out. Hupkes Wijma B.V. supplied the wood.
Take a moment to appreciate this charming structure. The Drieharingenbrug is a testament to Amsterdam’s rich history. It shows its commitment to sustainable materials. As you cross consider the centuries of footsteps that have passed before you. This bridge continues to connect people and places.