Nibelungen Bridge

The Nibelungen Bridge is a road crossing over the Danube in Regensburg made up of two sections that span both arms of the river. The structure stretches over 375 meters in length and carries six traffic lanes, including two dedicated for buses and taxis.

The original structure stood at this location from 1938 but was destroyed during World War II and replaced by a new bridge in 1950. In 2004, engineers built the current bridge to replace the aging structure.

The bridge takes its name from the Nibelungen saga, an ancient Germanic story that lives on through the city's architecture. Visitors can see how modern engineering connects with traditional German literature and storytelling.

The bridge forms an important part of federal highways B8 and B15 and carries about 42,000 vehicles daily. Visitors should be aware this is a busy traffic route and expect congestion during peak hours.

During construction starting in 2001, engineers lifted the old bridge and moved it aside to keep traffic flowing while they built the new structure in its final position. This technical feat allowed the city to transform without major traffic disruptions.