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Bizkaia Bridge, World Heritage
Bizkaia Bridge, World Heritage
Bizkaia Bridge, more popularly known as the Hanging Bridge, is the most outstanding representative of the industrial era and one of Euskadi’s most renowned icons. Its main function is to connect the two banks of the Nervion Estuary between Portugalete and Getxo.
A work by Alberto de Palacio with the technical assistance of Ferdinand Arnodín.
Declared a World Heritage site on 13th July 2006, it is the oldest shuttle bridge in world and bears direct witness to Bizkaia’s most recent history. For the UNESCO it is “an exceptional expression of creativity, perfectly blending its functionality and aesthetic beauty”.
The Hanging Bridge joins the two banks of the Nervion Estuary and it may be crossed by:
- PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
- GONDOLA
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
Ascent in a panoramic lift to the pedestrian footbridge, located 50 meters high, from which the views are extraordinary, encompassing the entire mouth of the Nervión River.
OPENING HOURS
Summer: Easter to October, 10:00-20:00
Winter: November to Easter: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00
Last entry 20 minutes before closing time
FARES (2026):
Walkway: €11
Audio guide: €3 (Spanish / Basque / English / French).
Tickets to the Footbridge are available at the Vizcaya Bridge shop. They can also be booked in advance by filling out the following form.
GONDOLA
Cross the bridge in the gondola, which hangs from a 36-wheeled carriage, 25 meters long, and travels along the horizontal track. The current gondola is the fifth in operation and dates from 1998.
LOCATION: Bizkaia Bridge. Areeta Metro Station.
HOURS: 24/7
OTHER: Journey time: 1.5 minutes | Capacity: 6 cars (passenger cars), 6 motorcycles, bicycles, and 200 people.
PRICE: From €0.60 (per person).
Fares are valid for pedestrians during regular hours; for any other time, please ask about rates for vehicles and bicycles.
GUIDED TOURS
The Vizcaya or Bizkaia Bridge can be visited with a professional guide; for more information you can visit the official website of the Vizcaya Bridge.
ORGANIZING COMPANY:
El Transbordador de Vizcaya, S.L. (+34) 944 801 012
Related activities
- Guided Tour to Las Arenas: discover its origins with the whole family.
- From the Bizkaia Bridge to the Old Fishing Port by taxi: Enjoy a taxi excursion that allows you to see Getxo's most emblematic landmarks.
- Magic fly: An interactive tourist and cultural tour. Live the experience!
How to get
The Transporter Bridge, also known as the Bizkaia Bridge, is located in Las Arenas, just five minutes away from the Areeta Metro station on Line 1 of the Bilbao Metro.
Main headquarters:
C/ Barria, N 3 - Bajo
Las Arenas 48930 Getxo
(+34) 944 801 012
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Areeta metro stop. 800 m walk |
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A3411. Bilbao -Getxo- Azkorri Stop: Bizkaia Zubia- Puente Bizkaia |
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Road BI 637 Road BI 711 |
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