Oberbaum Bridge

Oberbaum Bridge

Oberbaum Bridge is located in Berlin, the capital of Germany, spanning the Spree River. It is a double-deck bridge and one of the city's landmarks. Connecting the districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, which were once divided by the Berlin Wall, it has become an important symbol of Berlin’s reunification.

The original bridge over the Spree River was made of wood but was replaced by the current structure due to insufficient capacity for transport. The new bridge was opened during the Berlin Trade Exhibition in 1896, but its central section was destroyed during the war. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and German reunification the following year, the bridge was restored to its former glory. The reconstructed middle section was designed by a Spanish architect, bringing back its former magnificence. The Oberbaum Bridge is built in the North German Gothic brick style and features many decorative elements such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and coats of arms. The bridge’s twin towers were inspired by the Mitteltorturm (Middle Gate Tower) in Prenzlau, a city in northern Brandenburg, and are truly spectacular.

Oberbaum bridge

Must-visit reason: One of Berlin’s most important landmarks

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Berlin State [Berlin]

City where the attraction is located: Berlin [Berlin]