Sobieski Long Bridge in Szczecin

The Sobieski Long Bridge (Most Długi) connects the centre of Szczecin with Łasztownia across the West Oder. It is the first bridge in the city and today an important traffic crossing.

Successive bridges on this site

A wooden bridge with a passage for ships was built in 1283 to replace a ferry crossing. It was demolished in 1900, and on 8 May 1903 a modern drawbridge, known as the Hanseatic Bridge, was opened. It was blown up on 20 April 1945 by the retreating Wehrmacht. In 1947 a wooden footbridge was laid on the piers, and in 1959 the bridge was rebuilt to a design by Henryk Żółtawski. It could be raised until 2000, when it was welded shut during renovation.

Practical information

• Location: on the West Oder, between the city centre and Łasztownia.
• Getting there: trams and buses run across it (check numbers and timetables with the operator).