The Græshoppebroen, also called the Karrebæksminde Bridge, spans the fjord between the summer getaway island of Enø and the idyllic fishing village of Karrebæksminde, southwest of Næstved, Denmark. Its playful name, the Grasshopper Bridge, stems from its structure, reminiscent of a massive grasshopper. The robust folding bridge extends approximately 300 feet and supports a weight of 200 tons. Its counterweight, ingeniously crafted from concrete, recycled horseshoes, and axle steel, ensures its stability. Originally gray when inaugurated in 1936, the bridge underwent a significant transformation for its 50th anniversary in the…
