Queen Emma Bridge
Koningin Emmabrug
A floating pedestrian bridge linking Punda and Otrobanda. The whole span swings open to let boats pass in and out of the harbor, earning it the nickname 'the Swinging Old Lady.'
Built in 1888, the bridge rests on 16 pontoons and stretches about 168 meters. It is for pedestrians only. When a vessel enters or leaves St. Anna Bay, a small motorboat at one end swings the entire bridge toward the shore, and visitors can stand on it and 'turn' along with it. While the bridge is open, free ferries carry people across the water. At night, the lights on the bridge change color, making it one of the best spots for views of Punda after dark.
Opening hours
Open all day (free ferry when the bridge is raised)
Nearby sights
- Fort Amsterdam
- Handelskade, Punda
- Otrobanda & Rif Fort
- Kurá Hulanda Museum
- Floating Market
- Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
- Scharloo
- Pietermaai