Station building at Zeitz station

Zeitz station building is a railway facility in Saxony-Anhalt featuring a symmetric facade facing Baenschstrasse and multiple platform areas. The site layout guides passengers clearly toward the tracks and entrance areas.

The station building opened in 1859 and first connected Zeitz to the wider rail network. A major renovation in 1912 replaced the original structure and expanded the site to accommodate growing demand.

The station building stands as a protected heritage monument and reflects how railway infrastructure shaped the development of smaller German towns. Visitors can sense from the architecture how central this facility was to the town's daily life.

The building is easy to locate from Baenschstrasse and the entrance area is clearly marked. Visitors should note that active platforms are accessible from the main hall.

By 1914 the facility had expanded to 16 tracks at its peak, making Zeitz a significant railway hub at that time. This capacity reveals the ambitious expectations for the town as a transport center.

Location: Zeitz

Official opening: February 9, 1859

Elevation above the sea: 154 m

Part of: Zeitz

Address: Baenschstraße 2; 4; 6; 8; 10, 06712 Zeitz

GPS coordinates: 51.05639,12.13139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05