Braunauer Eisenbahnbrücke

Braunauer Eisenbahnbrücke is a railway bridge in Munich that stretches approximately 150 meters in length with a width of about 16 meters. It combines truss and beam construction and connects the main railway station to the east station through the southern inner city area.

The bridge was completed in 1871 and represented a milestone in German civil engineering during Bavaria's industrial expansion. This structure made possible an important rail connection when Munich was being modernized with new infrastructure.

The bridge shapes the skyline along the southern inner city with its massive iron structure, displaying 19th-century railway engineering in its raw form. It stands as a monument that reveals how rail infrastructure influenced Munich's expansion and urban development.

The structure is visible from outside but operates as part of the modern railway system and is not accessible to visitors. Those wanting to observe it can do so from nearby streets or station platforms, but should stay clear of active rail operations and rail zones.

The northern section contains an abandoned track that was shifted several meters on its pillars in 1958 and has remained unused since 1981. This silent relic shows the adjustments made over time to the rail infrastructure to handle growing traffic.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1871

Official opening: March 15, 1871

Length: 150.44 m

Longest Span: 48.4 m

Width: 16 m

Address: Braunauer Eisenbahnbrücke

GPS coordinates: 48.11830,11.56190

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02