Brücke über die Zeile

The Brücke über die Zeile is a railway viaduct in Vienna's 15th district that crosses over streets and the Wien River. The steel structure carries subway trains and spans the urban landscape to link different neighborhoods together.

Otto Wagner designed this railway bridge in 1898 as part of Vienna's Stadtbahn system. It was built during a period when the city was expanding rapidly and needed new transport connections.

The bridge reflects how Vienna transformed its daily life through transport infrastructure in the late 1800s. It helped connect distant neighborhoods and became part of the everyday routine for countless residents moving across the city.

You can reach the bridge easily on foot from the U6 subway station in the area. The best time to visit is on a clear day when you can see the structure and surroundings clearly from different angles.

The bridge displays Wagner's signature approach of combining function with architectural beauty in industrial structures. Most people pass over it daily without realizing it has been carrying traffic continuously for over a century.

Location: Vienna

Location: Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus

Inception: 1898

Architects: Otto Wagner

Part of: Bridges over the Wien River

Address: Linke Wienzeile

GPS coordinates: 48.18800,16.33820

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03