Customs bridge
Description
Until the 19th century, the customs bridge in Göschenen served as a customs station for travellers heading south through the Schöllenen Gorge and over the Gotthard. The stone-built section of the bridge, which dates back to around 1556, is still preserved today with the characteristic ‘Reussbollenpflästerung’ of the Gotthard mule track. The bridge currently in use dates from 1818/36 and is located 150 metres downstream from the historic toll bridge. This bridge has historical significance, as also depicted in the municipal coat of arms of Göschenen, which shows both the customs bridge and a post horn. The latter refers to the historic postal traffic over the Gotthard.
The Customs Bridge is one of the 14 stops on the Gotthard Tunnel Village of Göschenen tour, which can be explored individually or on request with a guide from May to October.
