about Bridgewalking

Bridgewalking Lillebælt is a collaborative project between the municipalities of Middelfart and Fredericia.

Bridgewalking currently has just over 60 employees, who in addition to the administrative team, include employees in Bridgewalking’s Welcome and Call Center as well as 49 guides who take guests up into the bridge structure – 60 meters above sea level. Since its opening in May 2015, more than 450,000 guests have been on the bridge.

VISION

The purpose of the project is to establish a tourist lighthouse that will strengthen tourism and increase awareness of the area.

MISSION

Our mission is to provide unique, authentic experiences to our guests.

VALUES

There are generally four basic values that govern our behavior:

  • We do not compromise on safety
  • We will go to great lengths to give our guests a unique experience
  • We take care of each other and work for unity
  • We are proud of our work

Facts about the bridge

Bridge type: Lattice girder bridge

Construction period: 1925 – 1935

Inauguration Date: May 14, 1935

Length: 1178 m.

Width: 20.5 m.

Total weight: 305,000 tonnes, of which 280,000 tonnes concrete

The steel superstructure:

Length: 825 m.

Number of rivets: over 2 million