Three Countries Bridge
Dreiländerbrücke / Passerelle des Trois Pays
A single-span footbridge over the Rhine linking Huningue in France with Weil am Rhein in Germany. You can cross the border on foot in just a few minutes.
The Three Countries Bridge, completed in 2007, has a main span of about 230 m and is one of the longest single-span pedestrian and cycle bridges in the world. Its white steel arch connects Huningue in France with Weil am Rhein in Germany, only about 500 m from the tripoint where Switzerland, France and Germany meet. From the bridge you can see the Rhine and Basel’s port area. It is free to cross at any time of day. There are no border controls, but you should carry your passport or ID card. Take tram line 8 from Basel to Weil am Rhein station, then walk about 10 minutes to the bridgehead. A common route is to visit the tripoint first, walk along the river to cross into France, then return via Germany. Half a day allows you to add the Vitra Campus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Three Countries Corner
- Art Basel & Messeplatz
- Vitra Campus
- Middle Bridge
- Rhine Swimming & Kleinbasel Riverbank
- Basler Fasnacht
- Basel Town Hall & Marktplatz
- Natural History Museum Basel