Heilbronn Central Station

Heilbronn Central Station is an intermodal passenger transport hub serving this Neckar river city with postwar modern facilities. The reception building features a 120-meter-wide lobby with Jurassic limestone tiles, travertine stone panels, and a copper-covered roof completed in 1958.

The original station opened in 1874 and replaced an older facility near the harbor to handle growing passenger numbers in the expanding city. The current building rose after World War II and continues to shape the appearance of this transport hub.

A metal relief on the eastern wall shows transportation connections between Heilbronn and distant places by rail. The artwork speaks to the station's role as a crossroads for travelers leaving or arriving in the city.

The building is accessible and well-organized for easy navigation, with clear signs for all passengers. Visitors should allow time before departure to familiarize themselves with the different platforms and connections available.

The station forecourt became Willy-Brandt-Platz in December 2013, named after the former German Chancellor. This naming connects the history of German division and reunification to the station's public space.

Location: Heilbronn

Inception: March 6, 1874

Official opening: March 6, 1874

Architectural style: Nachkriegsmoderne

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: DB Netz AG

Website: http://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Heilbronn_Hbf.html

GPS coordinates: 49.14314,9.20766

Latest update: December 21, 2025 16:58