Elsen Bridge

The Elsen Bridge is a prestressed concrete structure that crosses the Spree River, linking Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with Treptow-Köpenick in Berlin. The roadway spans approximately 185 meters and carries traffic on the Bundesstraße 96a.

Built in 1968, the bridge emerged to meet growing transportation needs between the districts following World War II. It played a key role in rebuilding infrastructure across eastern Berlin.

The bridge stands near multiple transportation hubs and entertainment venues, reflecting the transformation of former industrial areas into centers of contemporary Berlin life.

The bridge connects Stralauer Allee with Markgrafendamm and carries heavy daily traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists can use the crossing to access areas on both sides of the river.

The bridge sits precisely between the Oberbaum Bridge downstream and the Ringbahnbrücke Oberspree upstream. This middle position makes it a crucial traffic point in eastern Berlin that visitors often overlook.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Location: Treptow-Köpenick

Inception: October 4, 1968

GPS coordinates: 52.49590,13.46310

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46