Barelang Bridge

Barelang Bridge is a chain of six bridges connecting the islands of Batam, Rempang and Galang in Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia. The most famous is the cable-stayed Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge linking Batam and Tonton islands. Built between 1992 and 1998 under the initiative of B. J. Habibie to support industrial development, it has become the iconic landmark of Batam, known for its distinctive architecture and panoramic views over the strait.

Visitors can expect a series of six bridges spanning islands and sea, with the main cable-stayed bridge as the focal point. The setting offers open sea views, small islets, and coastal scenery. Visitors can drive or ride across the bridges, stop at designated viewing areas and roadside stalls to take photos, enjoy the sea breeze, and watch sunset. The area includes parking spaces, food and souvenir stalls, and viewpoints overlooking the strait.

Constructed between 1992 and 1998 as part of the Barelang development project initiated by B. J. Habibie, then Minister of Research and Technology and Chairman of Batam Industrial Development Authority. The project aimed to connect Batam, Rempang and Galang islands to support industrial and economic development. The main bridge was named Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge after a Malay hero and inaugurated in the late 1990s.

The bridge is the most recognized icon of Batam and the Riau Islands, symbolizing connectivity and development. It is a major landmark for local identity, frequently featured in tourism promotion, and a popular gathering place for residents and visitors.