Älmstabron

Bascule bridge

Vertical clearance without safety margin: 4,5 m
Horizontal clearance: 12 m

Opening hours

May 1 - October 15

Bridge opening can be obtained every full hour between 0700 - 2200.
Boats that are to pass should be at the bridge before the opening hours, and then not be moored.
The bridge starts to close no later than 8 minutes after opening.

Merchant vessels may receive opening at other times.
Contact the bridge personnel no later than 12 hours before the desired passage.
Phone: +46(0)70 - 200 27 86 (temporarily until further notice)

October 16 - April 30

Merchant vessels requesting bridge opening should contact the bridge personnel no later than 24 hours before desired passage. 
Phone: +46(0)70 - 200 27 86 (temporarily until further notice)

Other informationMaximum speed limit: 5 knots
Maximum vertical clearance in the canal: 17 m