Lehrter Bahnhof

Lehrter Bahnhof

　 Guide The original Lehrter Bahnhof was destroyed during World War II. The new station was built on the same site, featuring not only east-west high-speed train tracks but also newly laid north-south railway lines, creating an extensive network of connections. This cross-shaped transport function is also reflected in the architectural design.

The station features a steel-and-glass roof structure running east-west, while two parallel buildings elevate the north-south roof above ground level, with the north-south railway lines passing underground. As a result, the enormous roof at Lehrter Bahnhof will become Germany’s largest glass-roofed structure. This grid-like, transparent hall design is a magnificent example of modern railway station architecture.

Not only because of its massive scale, but also due to its unprecedentedly comprehensive rail connections, Lehrter Bahnhof has become one of the most significant construction projects in Berlin’s architectural history. Introduction Located at Invalidenstraße 105, 10557 Berlin, it is one of the most talked-about infrastructure developments. By the time of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the project will be fully completed, turning the station into Europe’s largest railway hub. Website: http://www.lehrter-bahnhof.info Transport S-Bahn (light rail): S3, S5, S7, S9, S75 to Lehrter Stadtbahnhof; Buses: routes 245, 248, 340

Berlin, Germany