Hohenzollern Bridge, Steel railway footbridge in Altstadt-Nord, Germany
The Hohenzollern Bridge spans 409 meters across the Rhine River, connecting Cologne's central station to the district of Deutz with six railway tracks.
German military forces destroyed the original 1911 bridge structure in March 1945, leading to its reconstruction and reopening for pedestrian access by May 1948.
Four equestrian statues representing Prussian kings and German emperors of the Hohenzollern dynasty stand at both entrances of the bridge.
The bridge handles over 1200 train crossings each day, making it the most frequently used railway bridge in Germany with additional pedestrian paths.
The bridge railings hold approximately 500,000 padlocks attached by visitors since 2008, creating a metal display along the pedestrian walkways.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
Location: Deutz
Inception: May 1911
Architects: Franz Schwechten
Official opening: May 1911
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Length: 409.19 m
Longest Span: 167.75 m
Width: 29.5 m
Made from material: concrete, steel
GPS coordinates: 50.94139,6.96556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49
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