Copenhagen 11 – The Opening of Cirkelbroen

While we are celebrating the one millionth cycling trip across the Burrard Bridge (any moment now), Copenhageners are celebrating the opening of a new bike bridge – Cirkelbroen (circle bridge).

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Five circular bridge platforms spanning Christianshavn Canal (map here) connect the Christiansbro area with Applebys Plads, part of a continuous boardwalk along the inner waterfront.

Here’s how Olafur Eliasson’s bridge works:

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