Knippelsbro
Knippelsbro (English: Knippel Bridge) is a bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, connecting Børsgade (English: Stock Exchange Street) on Zealand-side Slotsholmen to Torvegade (English: Market Street) on Christianshavn. It is one of only two bridges to carry motor vehicles across the harbour in central Copenhagen, the other being Langebro.
Knippelsbro | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 55°40′29″N 12°35′14″E |
| Carries | Motor vehicles, pedestrian and bicycle traffic |
| Crosses | Copenhagen Inner Harbour |
| Locale | Slotsholmen Christianshavn |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Bascule bridge |
| Total length | 115 m |
| Width | 27 m |
| Clearance below | 52 ft (16 m) |
| History | |
| Designer | Kaj Gottlob |
| Opened | December 17, 1937 |
| Location | |
The bridge, the fifth on the site, is 115 metres long and was inaugurated in 1937.
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