Grejsdalsbroen

Combined bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Grejs creek and a railway

In the northwest end of the Danish city of Vejle, “Grejsdalsbroen” connects Grejsdalsvej with St. Grundet Forest, thereby providing a safe passage over Grejs Valley for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge connects the city on the west side of the valley with nature on the east side.
  • Vejle Municipality
    Client
  • CG Jensen A/S
    Contractor
  • COWI
    Engineer
  • Location
    Grejsdalsvej 230, 7100 Vejle
  • Year
    2020 - 2023
  • Size
    128 meter
  • Architect
    Arkitema
  • Landscape
    Arkitema
Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen Photo Christian Søes 03 web

Grejsdalsbroen is more than just a physical connection over Denmark's deepest gorge. The bridge, spanning 128 meters, winds from the buildings on the west side over Grejs Å and the Vejle-Struer railway line through the treetops to “Store Grundet Health Forest” on the east side. With access to the forest, Grejsdalsbroen provides the residents of Vejle with new opportunities to enjoy the unique recreational landscape that the forest offers.

Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen 01 Credit Erik Balle web

The bridge's design meanders in a soft S-shape across the valley, adding an aesthetic dimension to the surroundings and ensuring a pleasant and inspiring passage for both pedestrians and cyclists crossing the valley. The bridge’s construction and location have been carefully considered to offer a safe and accessible connection between the most optimal points in the landscape.

Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen 09 Credit Erik Balle
Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen 10 Credit Erik Balle
Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen 05 Credit Erik Balle
The railing is constructed of flat steel scepters, angled, and twisted 90 degrees, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow

The bridge is constructed in Corten steel, which, with its brown shades, harmonizes naturally with both the forest's colors and the railway passing beneath the bridge. The railing is constructed of flat steel scepters, angled, and twisted 90 degrees, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow and adding an artistic element. LED strips are integrated into the handrails and illuminate the bridge deck and railing without dazzling neighbors. Thus, Grejsdalsbroen is more than just a passage; it is a destination and a testament to the synergy between engineering, aesthetics, and functionality in modern infrastructure.

The bridge was developed in close collaboration with specialists from CG Jensen, COWI engineers, and Vejle Municipality.

Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen 02 Credit Erik Balle web
Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen 06 Credit Erik Balle web
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Arkitema Grejsdalsbroen Photo Christian Søes 01 web