About Salginatobel Bridge (Schiers), Switzerland: Salginatobel Bridge Switzerland is one of the reinforced concrete arch bridge which is designed by Swiss Civil Engineer Robert Mailart.The bridge got constructed across the Alpine Valley in Scheirs,Switzerland between 1929 and 1930.The bridge got declared an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and in the thirteenth such structure and the first concrete bridge got designated.The Schwandbach Bridge and Vessy Bridge which has the structure’s frame among the civil engineers with a consequence of techniques involved and with elegance of the design rather than it’s prominent location.The bridge has also received widespread attention since it’s innovative design and also construction which also includes considerable praise from other bridge engineers, architectural historians and architects.
How can Reach : Salginatobel Bridge is located near of the Schiers village of the Switzerland country. It is well connected with Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne cities by road.
"Schiers" is the nearest railway station which is just 0.19 KM far from "Salginatobel Bridge". Tourists can get here train to Zurich and Geneva cities.
"Zurich Airport" is the nearest airport which is situated just 119.0 KM distance from "Salginatobel Bridge". Tourists can get here flights to domestic cities and international.
Nearest Major Airport : "Zurich Airport" is the busiest international and domestic airport of the Switzerland country which is located just 119.0 KM distance from Salginatobel Bridge (Schiers). Tourists can get here flights to domestic cities and foreign countries.
Bus Services: Buses services are available from "Zurich Airport" (119.0 KM) to Prattigau tour.
Taxi Services: Taxis services are available from "Zurich Airport" (119.0 KM) to Prattigau tour.
Nearest Train Station: Schiers (0.19 KM). Tourists can get here train to to Zurich and Geneva cities.
Locations: Schiers, Switzerland
UNESCO World Heritage Site from : 2011
Total length: 133 metres
Width: 3.5 metres
Height: 90 metres
Load limit: 8000 KG
Construction Started Year: 1929
Opened to Public: August 1930
Architect: Robert Maillart
Summer Season : June to August
Winter Season : November to February
Tourist Attractions: Montafon Mountain and tourism Museum, Worldmonument Salginatobelbrucke - Bridge, Reformierte Kirche Schiers - Church, Grillplatz Chalchofen - Playground
Things to Do: mountain hiking, walking, Boating and fishing on Landquart Lake
Schiers Weather Temperature:
Months Temp. | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Average Low (℃) | -9.1 | -9.3 | -5.9 | -2.4 | 2.1 | 5.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 4.0 | 0.8 | -4.4 | -7.5 |
Average High (℃) | -0.2 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 7.2 | 12.4 | 15.5 | 18.1 | 17.4 | 14.1 | 10.9 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
Nearest Accommodations: BnB Hasatrog Jenaz Hotel, Alpina Hotel, Hof de Planis Hotel, Berghaus Mottis Hotel, Herberge Ascharina Hotel, Berghaus Schwanzelegg Hotel, Ferienhaus Chalet Riedji Hotel, B&B Harihof Hotel, Pension & Baizli Plandadein Hotel, Turmlihus Fideris Hotel, Gasthaus Chrona Hotel, Bebi's B&B Hotel, Landgasthof Sommerfeld Hotel, Gastehaus Alpina in Fanas Hotel, Hotel Hitsch-Huus, B&B Harihof Hotel.
Distances from Salginatobel Bridge (Schiers):
St. Gallen City: 99.1 KM
Zurich City: 115.2 KM
Geneva City: 391.9 KM
Basel City: 202.8 KM
Lausanne City: 342.1 KM
Bern City: 239.1 KM
Winterthur City: 123.9 KM
Lucerne City: 138.1 KM