Maximilian Bridge

Maximilian Bridge is a road arch spanning the Isar River, connecting Munich's Lehel district with other parts of the city and built from concrete and limestone. The structure stretches about 138 meters and carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic across the river.

The bridge was built in 1905 following designs by architects Friedrich von Thiersch and Arnold Zenetti. It replaced an earlier wooden structure that had been destroyed by flooding in 1804.

Four sculptures along the bridge depict natural forces through allegorical figures created by Heinrich Düll, Georg Pezold, Max Heilmaier, and Eugen Mayer-Fassold. They give the bridge its artistic character and reflect the creative vision of early 20th-century sculpture.

The bridge is open to vehicles and pedestrians daily and connects to Maximilianstraße. Visitors can walk across at any time and enjoy views from various points along the structure.

The bridge's central span measures about 46 meters and displays Art Nouveau features in its architectural design. Despite World War II, the structure retained its original form throughout the decades.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1905

Architects: Friedrich von Thiersch, Arnold Zenetti

Length: 138 m

Longest Span: 45.87 m

Made from material: concrete, Muschelkalk

Address: Isar,Maximiliansbrücke,Nähe Maximiliansbrücke,Praterinsel

GPS coordinates: 48.13694,11.59139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06