Are the covered bridges in Strasbourg actually covered?

No, the roofs were removed in 1784; only the name remains from the era when wooden, tiled galleries topped the walkways.

Can visitors go inside the towers of the covered bridges?

The inside of the towers is not open to visitors; the ensemble is viewed from the bridges and surrounding quays.

How many towers remain today?

Four of the original five towers still stand, the Malzenturm having been demolished after a fire in 1863.

Is there a fee to see the covered bridges?

The site is freely accessible and no fee applies to viewing it from the outside.

Where are the covered bridges located in Strasbourg?

They stand in the Petite France district of Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin, spanning branches of the Ill river.

Ponts Couverts, Strasbourg

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Strasbourg

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Ponts couverts stands in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The covered bridges span the Ill river in the heart of the Petite France district, forming a group of three bridges lined by four fortified medieval towers. Their name recalls the wooden and tiled galleries that once roofed the walkways, removed since the 18th century. Visitors come mainly for the square brick towers, remnants of a 13th-century defensive system, and for the view over the canals and the surrounding half-timbered houses.

Written from Ponts Couverts, Strasbourg

What to know

The site is pedestrian-only and can be crossed freely, with no opening hours or ticket needed.
The towers cannot be visited inside, only the exterior of the bridges and facades can be seen from the walkway.
The pavement is covered with pebbles, so comfortable walking shoes are advisable.
The site combines easily with a walk through the Petite France district and along the canals.
The whole ensemble has been a listed historic monument since 1928.

Where this château is

Strasbourg · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67000 Strasbourg

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00085192
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Are the covered bridges in Strasbourg actually covered?: No, the roofs were removed in 1784; only the name remains from the era when wooden, tiled galleries topped the walkways.
Can visitors go inside the towers of the covered bridges?: The inside of the towers is not open to visitors; the ensemble is viewed from the bridges and surrounding quays.
How many towers remain today?: Four of the original five towers still stand, the Malzenturm having been demolished after a fire in 1863.
Is there a fee to see the covered bridges?: The site is freely accessible and no fee applies to viewing it from the outside.
Where are the covered bridges located in Strasbourg?: They stand in the Petite France district of Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin, spanning branches of the Ill river.