--- title: "Wesertor-Brücke" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/wesertor-bruecke" description: "The pedestrian bridge, which was put into operation in 2000, connects the city center with the district on the west bank at a historic location. The first wooden summer bridge stood at this old Weser crossing back in 1512 during the time of the Counts of Hoya. It had to be dismantled in winter due to ice drift.The first stone Weser bridge was built on this site in 1717 as a donation from King George I of England. Until the end of the 19th century, this Weser crossing was the only one in the area. When a larger bridge was built a few hundred meters down the Weser, a first pedestrian bridge was built here in 1906, which was destroyed in the Second World War. The bridgeless state at this point lasted almost 60 years. Since 2000, the new pedestrian bridge has provided a crossing over the Weser." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/214238/d7e7fbd840d49114d390dd50e1762d3557db52630ba52a42b2ac521bd6ee42fe/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Wesertor-Brücke =============== - Bridge - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations A curved blue pedestrian bridge spans a river, surrounded by green vegetation. The Wesertor Bridge in Nienburg connects the green riverbanks with the historic St. Martin's Parish Church. View of the Weser River from the Wesertor Bridge in Minden, flanked by green trees and a blue sky. The passenger boat "Weser" glides peacefully along the river, flanked by green trees and a bridge. A blue steel bridge spans a river in a wooded area; RVs can be seen in the background. A pedestrian bridge over the Weser River with a blue steel structure, flanked by trees and brick walls. A stone commemorative plaque featuring an engraved house motif and an inscription about the Wesertor Bridge from the 17th century. Historic bridge location. The pedestrian bridge, which was put into operation in 2000, connects the city center with the district on the west bank at a historic location. The first wooden summer bridge stood at this old Weser crossing back in 1512 during the time of the Counts of Hoya. It had to be dismantled in winter due to ice drift. The first stone Weser bridge was built on this site in 1717 as a donation from King George I of England. Until the end of the 19th century, this Weser crossing was the only one in the area. When a larger bridge was built a few hundred meters down the Weser, a first pedestrian bridge was built here in 1906, which was destroyed in the Second World War. The bridgeless state at this point lasted almost 60 years. Since 2000, the new pedestrian bridge has provided a crossing over the Weser. Read more Good to know ------------ Payment methods free of charge Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Weekly market - Christmas market - Place of interest - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Tours 21.90 km - Bicycle 58.74 km - Bicycle 22.00 km - Bicycle Contact Weserstraße 31582 Nienburg (Weser)