The bridge was constructed between 1756 and 1761 to replace a previous wooden bridge that was prone to flood damage.
The name derives from the bridge being the site where travelers historically paid tolls to cross the Ätran.
Architectural planning and supervision were overseen by Carl Hårleman, one of Sweden's most influential 18th-century architects.
It is composed of five arches, with the center arch being the highest to accommodate water flow and potential ice drift.
The bridge was declared a Swedish listed building (byggnadsminne) in 1984, protecting its original masonry design.
During the 1950s, the bridge deck was widened to accommodate the increasing size of automobile traffic before being restricted to non-motorized use.
Tullbron is a prominent 18th-century stone arch bridge spanning the Ätran river in Falkenberg, Sweden. Completed in 1761, the structure consists of five arches built from local granite. It served as a vital transit point for the toll station that gave the bridge its name, 'The Toll Bridge'. The bridge functioned as the main thoroughfare for traffic between Gothenburg and Malmö until a newer bypass bridge was constructed in the mid-20th century. Today, it is reserved exclusively for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The structure is recognized as a national historic site due to its well-preserved period architecture.
The riverbank area on the northern side of the bridge, which allows for a full-profile shot of all five arches.
Visit during the annual Laxens Dag (Salmon Day) festival when the area surrounding the bridge becomes the town's focal point.
Walk the riverside path that connects the bridge to the nearby Falkenberg Museum.
Bring a camera during golden hour to capture the reflection of the stone arches in the river.
Attempting to drive across the bridge, as it is strictly closed to motor vehicles.
