The Infinite Bridge: A Walk on Water

A circular wooden bridge sits half on land and half in the water along Aarhus Bay, offering visitors a 360-degree view – and perhaps even a small taste of what it feels like to walk on water.

If you’ve seen aerial photographs of the bridge and thought ‘wow,’ you’re not alone. The Infinite Bridge has received significant attention from around the world and has been featured in numerous media outlets.

Originally, the bridge was an art installation designed by two local architects, Niels Povlsgaard and Johan Gjøde, for the temporary ARoS exhibition Sculpture by the Sea. The 188-meter-circumference bridge was one of several installations that shared the sea as a common theme and was intended to remain along the coast for a limited time.

However, the bridge quickly gained popularity, and there was a public demand to bring it back as a permanent installation. This sentiment was expressed through a crowdfunding campaign in a local newspaper and private purchase offers. Among others, the owner of Molskroen bid to have the bridge reinstalled on the beach near Molskroen in Ebeltoft.

A Part of Aarhus

The two local architects valued the enthusiasm of the Aarhus residents and hoped for a permanent location along the city’s coastline in collaboration with the Aarhus Municipality.

Finally in 2017 the city council decided to make the bridge a permanent, or rather, a semi-permanent part of Aarhus’ landscape and coastline. The bridge is not open year-round; it is dismantled in the fall and reinstalled in the spring. The city council allocated two million Danish kroner for the reconstruction of the bridge in a more durable version and the 150,000 kroner it costs annually to set up and take down the bridge.

An Infinite Walk

The bridge was primarily created to provide an experience of an infinitely long walk while gazing into what feels like infinity, surrounded by green nature and Aarhus Bay. Your perspective of the surroundings shifts depending on where you stand on the bridge, inviting contemplation and a sense of community among visitors.

The bridge is not a typical swimming pier; there are no ladders, so if you take a plunge, you’ll need to swim back to the shore. However, that doesn’t stop locals and tourists from using it for sunbathing during the summer months.

Perhaps Infinite Love?

The Infinite Bridge offers something more – it can set the stage for a very special day for couples. Aarhus Municipality offers wedding ceremonies on The Infinite Bridge, allowing couples to choose the ring-shaped bridge as a symbolic backdrop for weddings.

The inauguration of The Infinite Bridge was held on June 22, 2017, also featured the first wedding at the location.