bridge · Três Coroas, RS
Ponte Coberta Armindo Lauffer
About 70 meters long, the covered bridge crosses the Rio Paranhana and draws on German building traditions. It's one-way for vehicles and gets special lighting at night.
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About Ponte Coberta Armindo Lauffer
The Ponte Coberta Armindo Lauffer crosses the Rio Paranhana in the center of Três Coroas, in the Vale do Paranhana, in Serra Gaúcha. It's about 70 meters long and is one of the few covered bridges in Rio Grande do Sul.
This type of bridge comes from the German building tradition brought by the immigrants who settled the region. The bridge has been through floods and storms over the decades and was rebuilt, keeping the roof that makes it a postcard image of the town.
It's still in daily use: cars cross one way, and pedestrians can walk across to enjoy the river and see the structure from inside. At night the bridge gets special lighting, and the walk is lovely after sunset too.
It's close to the Rio Paranhana riverfront and the Museu Armindo Lauffer, so you can combine the visit with a walk around the center. Access is flat and easy.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Half an hour is enough to walk across the bridge, take photos from the banks and stroll a bit along the riverfront.
Best time
By day to see the bridge and the river in good light, and in the early evening to see the special lighting. Spring and fall have pleasant temperatures for walking around the center.
How to get there
It's on Rua Mundo Novo, in the center of Três Coroas, over the Rio Paranhana, and you can walk there from other points downtown. By car, the town is on the way between Greater Porto Alegre and Gramado and Canela, via RS-115.
Tip
Cross carefully: cars also use the bridge. For the best photo of the whole structure, look at it from one of the riverbanks.
A look at the place
Ponte Coberta Armindo Lauffer in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ponte Coberta Armindo Lauffer
Is there a fee to visit the Três Coroas covered bridge?
No. The bridge is part of the downtown streets and can be seen and crossed freely.
How long is the Três Coroas covered bridge?
The bridge is about 70 meters long over the Rio Paranhana.
Can cars cross the covered bridge?
Yes. The bridge is one-way for vehicles. Pedestrians cross too, watching out for traffic.
Is the covered bridge lit up at night?
Yes. At night the bridge gets special lighting, and it's worth stopping by after sunset.
Where is the Três Coroas covered bridge?
In the center of Três Coroas, on Rua Mundo Novo, near the Rio Paranhana riverfront and the Museu Armindo Lauffer.