Bilbao · Abandoibarra and Ensanche
Zubizuri footbridge
The white pedestrian bridge across the Nervion designed by Santiago Calatrava. It is a short crossing between the two banks.
- 30 min
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Abandoibarra and Ensanche
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The bridge links Campo Volantin on one bank with Abandoibarra on the other and opened in 1997. It has a curved white arch and a deck of glass blocks. It is a walking stop between the old town side and the Guggenheim area. Allow time for photographs.
What to look for
- The white arch over the river
- The glass deck
- The view toward the Guggenheim area
- Campo Volantin on the other bank
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Bilbao Turismo (Ayuntamiento de Bilbao), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free.
Getting there
Tip
Cross it on a dry day, because the glass deck can be slippery in the rain.