Covered Wooden Bridge

The covered wooden bridge in Baden is one of the most fascinating sights in the old town, symbolising culture and history. The first bridge connecting the two banks of the Limmat, between the bailiff's castle and the Stadtbachsenke, dates back to as early as the 13th century. The current bridge, which was built in 1809 based on a design by Blasius Balteschwiler, a master builder from Laufenburg, spans the 37-metre-wide river without any piers. Over the centuries, it has replaced at least five predecessors that were destroyed by floods, ice floes or war. For a long time, the narrow bridge and the Halden district formed the city's most important transport route. Today, visitors are invited to take a stroll and discover Baden's culture, medieval history and special sights in an impressive way. Whether you come from the city centre and the lower Halde or take the lift directly to the Limmat promenade, the path over the covered wooden bridge always offers new views of the old town, the river and history.