Gerstungen station

Gerstungen station is a railway facility and heritage monument in western Thuringia, situated on the Halle-Bebra line that opened in 1849. The complex with its distinctive building and platforms continues to serve as a regional transport hub on this historic railway route.

The station was established in 1849 as part of German railway expansion and later became a border crossing point during the country's division between East and West. Following reunification, it developed into an important regional transport hub.

The station building displays architectural features from the mid-19th century that reflect early German railway construction methods. These visible details allow visitors to experience the building style of that era firsthand.

The building and platforms are easily accessible for visitors and signage on site helps with orientation. Regional and local trains stop here throughout the day, allowing visitors to reach and explore the location flexibly.

Until 1871 the complex operated two separate terminals for Thuringia and Hesse before Prussian state railways unified operations. This split heritage makes the location a witness to early railway networks and territorial boundaries of the 19th century.

Location: Gerstungen

Official opening: 1849

Part of: Inner German border

Website: http://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Gerstungen

GPS coordinates: 50.96490,10.06540

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50