Kungsbron

Kungsbro is a historically interesting place located in the village of Ry in Gärdhem parish, south of Trollhättan. The name means "King's bridge" and carries a lot of local history. The name "King's bridge" suggests that this has been part of an important route, possibly an old royal road or "Erik's road". In ancient times, bridges with this name were often strategically important points for both trade and the military. The place is located in a beautiful cultural landscape. Gärdhem is known for its many ancient remains, and Ry has long been a central point in the region.

The King’s bridge. Not so much to see, but with a remarkable history. This bridge is crossing the famous river Emån (Em-river) at the main road betweenJönköping and Kalmar. A wooden bridge was built here already in the middle age, and 1612 the military of the great Swedish king Gustav II Adolf killed 35 Danish soldiers here. Around 1800 a stone bridge with 14 arches was built, of which 11 is still intact, but many covered with mud after the river was dredged some decades ago.

Nice stone bridge, hard to find, poorly signposted, otherwise good info, ancient memorial sign missing