Kröllwitzer Brücke

The Kröllwitzer Brücke is a concrete road bridge that has crossed the Saale River in Halle since 1928. It connects the districts of Kröllwitz and Giebichenstein with a long arch span and serves both automobiles and tram lines.

Construction of the bridge began in 1926 as a modern Bauhaus design and replaced an older steel structure. It was destroyed during the war but rebuilt in 1949 and has undergone several renovations since.

The bridge displays two concrete animal sculptures by sculptor Gerhard Marcks: a horse on the Giebichenstein side and a cow on the Kröllwitz side. These figures represent the connection between urban and rural areas that shaped Halle for many years.

The crossing is open to pedestrians and cyclists and is part of the city's main transportation network. For visitors exploring on foot, the bridge provides an easy way to move between both riverbanks.

The bridge's concrete was mixed with copper slag from the nearby Mansfeld region. This unusual composition gives the concrete a distinctive color and connects the structure to the area's industrial past.

Location: Halle (Saale)

Architectural style: Bauhaus

GPS coordinates: 51.50410,11.95220

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04