Vasabron

From Vasabron a much smaller bridge, Strömsborgsbron, connects to the islet Strömsborg.

Nearby bridges include Riksbron, Stallbron, Norrbro, Centralbron, and Strömbron.

The first attempt to build the bridge was made by the British-Swedish engineer and industrialist Samuel Owen (1774–1854).

End grain wood blocks on a concrete foundation formed the roadway while the pavements were made of asphalt.

When the light, horse-driven trams were replaced by modern, electrical cars by the turn of the century, the end spans of the bridge had to be reinforced, which was done in 1906.

Vasabron in September 2006.
Vasabron passing in front of the old Norstedt Building on Riddarholmen .
Southern end of the bridge aiming straight at the Bonde Palace.
A view of Vasabron towards the city centre, facing the Sheraton hotel and the Centralpalatset government office building.
The Riksdagshuset as seen from the west (from the Vasabron bridge)