Bridge information

This page shows the opening times for the moveable bridges over the Göta Älv in Gothenburg.

Hisingen Bridge

(57-42,9N  11-58,1E) Nautical chart 9312, 1352

:: Vertical lift bridge with a vertical clearance of 12 m when closed (max. 28 m when open).

For information regarding temporary restrictions in the fairway, please refer to the Swedish Maritime Administrations, NtM, Notices to Mariners.

Recreational vessels awaiting bridge opening must not moor to the bridge's guiding structures (see red lines in the image below). Please use the designated waiting jetties (see green circles in the image below).

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Image: The Swedish Maritime Administation

Bridge opening

The bridge opens upon contact with the bridge operator and according to the opening times described below for recreational boating and merchant shipping.

Prior to opening, contact must be made with the bridge operator on VHF channel 9. If a VHF radio is not available, contact can be made via telephone at +46 730-27 72 72. However, VHF radio should be considered the primary means of communication if available. The bridge operator requests that an open communication channel is maintained with the passing vessel during the transit, to allow for direct dialogue if necessary.

Openings for recreational boating are regulated according to a fixed schedule. Openings for merchant shipping are conducted continuously as needed, around the clock, with the exception of restricted periods.

Restricted periods are intended to maintain smooth traffic flow over the bridge for other road users, such as public transport, pedestrians, and cyclists. No bridge openings are permitted during these periods (except in cases of emergency). The restricted periods apply on weekdays (excluding public holidays) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

One way to stay informed about bridge openings is by downloading the Trafiken.nu app. The app allows you to set up a personalised alert — a form of subscription for a specific route or area — which will notify you via push notification when events occur along that route, including bridge openings. Notifications can also be received for other types of traffic events.

An opening of Hisingsbron results in the closure of road traffic for approximately 8–12 minutes. Shorter or longer opening times may occur depending on specific circumstances. If all vessels have not passed before the bridge closes, it will reopen after approximately 20–30 minutes.

Bridge opening schedule

Bridge openings for maritime traffic take place only upon request, provided that at least one vessel has requested an opening, during the following times:

*Summer schedule refers to the period during which Västtrafik operates according to its summer timetable, i.e., approximately from mid-June to mid-August.
This year, the summer schedule runs from 15 June through 17 August 2025.

The bridge is owned by the City of Gothenburg.

Marieholm Bridges

(57–43,7N 11–59,6E) Nautical chart 9312, 1352

:: Swing Bridge with Vertical Clearance When Closed: 5.9 metres

Bridge opening

Prior to opening, contact must be made with the bridge operator on VHF channel 9. If a VHF radio is not available, the bridge operator can be reached by telephone at +46 730-27 72 72. However, VHF radio should be considered the primary means of communication, where available. The bridge operator requests that an open communication channel is maintained with the vessel during passage, to enable direct dialogue if necessary.

The bridge is owned by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket).