Bridges in Meissen

Bridges of Meissen

Meissen’s river crossings span centuries of engineering, connecting the historic town center with the district of Cölln across the Elbe. This selection features the Karl-Richard-Hirschberg-Brücke, a 256-meter railway cantilever bridge, and the modern 330-meter Elbtalbrücke road crossing. The list also includes heritage-protected structures like the Johannesbrücke and Albertbrücke, which serve as vital links for both local traffic and rail infrastructure within this Saxon riverside town.

D.W. / Public domain

Karl-Richard-Hirschberg-Brücke

A 256-meter-long heritage-protected railway bridge connecting the district of Cölln with central Meissen. This cantilever structure is a significant piece of industrial architecture spanning the Elbe River.

Kolossos / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Elbtalbrücke

A modern 330-meter-long road bridge crossing the Elbe at river kilometer 82.9. Also known as the Neue Elbebrücke, it serves as a primary traffic artery for the city.

Kolossos / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Elbtalbrücke

A 330-meter road bridge, also known as the Neue Elbebrücke, located at river kilometer 82.9. It provides a modern crossing for vehicles over the Elbe.