Allmendbrücke

Allmendbrücke is a bridge over the Sihl. It goes from Gfellstrasse to Allmendweg. It is named after the word Allmend(e), which means common land. More specifically, this refers to the Allmend Brunau, which is a large open space where people (and dogs!) can enjoy a bit of nature and a some sport installations.

Zürich Allmendbrücke street sign

Allmendbrücke in Zürich: a pedestrian bridge with metallic rails on each side, and trees all around

View on the Sihl and the Uetliberg from Allmendbrücke in Zürich: a quiet river with a hill in the background and a meadow on the left side

View on the Sihl and the Uetliberg from Allmendbrücke in Zürich: a quiet river with a hill in the background and a meadow on the right side

Sihl river from Allmendbrücke in Zürich: a quiet river reflecting the cloudy sky, with a meadow and trees on the left side

Allmendbrücke in Zürich: a bridge with metallic rails above a river, that reflects both the bridge and its surroundings

Allmendbrücke in Zürich: a pedestrian bridge with metallic rails on each side, and trees all around

Heron next to the Sihl river, as seen from Allmendbrücke

Found a heron.

A crow, facing the photographer, on a metallic beam with some graffiti, and green/orange leaves in the background

Found a crow (actually, found a murder of crows, but this one was less afraid of cameras).

Tags: Sihl, Wiedikon, Wollishofen, bridge, river