The Rheinufer Tunnel (german: Rheinufertunnel or "Rhine Bank Tunnel") is a road tunnel in
Düsseldorf
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Germany
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. The tunnel is part of the
B1 German federal road. At long, it is the sixth longest inner city tunnel in
Europe
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The tunnel runs under the
Rhine Promenade
), Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland
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near the right hand bank of
Rhine
), Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland
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. The impressive southern entrance of the tunnel is marked by a tall building, the Düsseldorf
Stadttor (city gate). The northern entrance is just south of the
Oberkassel Bridge.
See also
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Kunst im Tunnel
Transport in Düsseldorf
Buildings and structures in Düsseldorf
Road tunnels in Germany
Tunnels completed in 1993
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