Borsigsteg

Borsigsteg is a steel truss footbridge spanning the Spree River in Berlin-Mitte, connecting two residential areas with its straightforward steel framework. The structure stretches between riverbank streets and serves as a practical pedestrian crossing without ornate details.

The bridge was built from 1904 to 1906 by engineers Bruno Möhring and Friedrich Krause to link industrial areas. It was destroyed during World War II and later reconstructed.

The bridge takes its name from August Borsig, the industrialist whose factories shaped the surrounding neighborhood and its economy. His impact on the area remains visible in how the structure connects the places where people worked and lived.

Access is straightforward and free, with the bridge open to pedestrians at any time. You can reach it easily from either side via nearby streets without navigating steep terrain.

The bridge once featured ornate cast iron Art Nouveau lanterns at its portals, adding artistic touches to this industrial structure. These decorative elements are now gone, yet they reveal that even workers' bridges were designed with care and attention to beauty.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1906

Architects: Bruno Möhring, Friedrich Krause

GPS coordinates: 52.52090,13.33880

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44