Place to visit
Friendship Bridge, Estonia: what it is and when to go
Friendship Bridge is a bridge linking Narva, Estonia with Ivangorod, Russia (Sõpruse sild / Нарвский мост Дружбы). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bridge linking Narva, Estonia with Ivangorod, Russia · Architecture
- Local name
- Sõpruse sild / Нарвский мост Дружбы
- Where
- Estonia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 191 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 59.37669, 28.20394
What it is and where
Friendship Bridge is a bridge linking Narva, Estonia with Ivangorod, Russia (Sõpruse sild / Нарвский мост Дружбы). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Narva, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 2.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.37669, 28.20394; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 191 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture places in Estonia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Friendship Bridge is May to September.
- JanPossible6:31
- FebPossible8:52
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:10
- MayBest time16:41
- JunBest time18:14
- JulBest time17:34
- AugBest time15:16
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:47
- NovBetter not7:13
- DecPossible5:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Estonia
To enter Estonia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Estonia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Narva MuseumMuseum in Narva, Estonia202 m
- Hermann CastleCastle in Narva, Estonia233 m
- Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryChurch in Russia252 m
- Ivangorod FortressFortress in Leningrad Oblast, Russia295 m
- Alexander's CathedralLutheran church building in Narva, Estonia673 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Estonia guide.
More in Estonia: Architecture
- Pikk Hermann: tower in Tallinn
- Keri Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
- Kiek in de Kök, Tallinn: tower in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kõpu Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
- Fat Margaret: wall tower in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kiipsaare Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
Every Estonia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Friendship Bridge?
It is a bridge linking Narva, Estonia with Ivangorod, Russia (Sõpruse sild / Нарвский мост Дружбы in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Friendship Bridge?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46.
How do you get to Friendship Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 191 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Estonia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Estonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Narva Museum, Hermann Castle, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The rest is in the Estonia guide.
Keep reading
- Narva18 places to see in and around Narva, Estonia: Hermann Castle, Ivangorod Fortress, Resurrection of Christ Cathedral, Narva. Best time: May to September.
- Architecture122 places for architecture in Estonia, from Pikk Hermann to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- EstoniaBefore travelling to Estonia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Friendship Bridge on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.