Schengen motorway bridge

The Schengen motorway bridge connects the German A8 highway to Luxembourg's road network by spanning roughly 600 meters across the Moselle River. It allows vehicles to travel smoothly between the two countries and handles substantial daily traffic flow.

Construction of this border-crossing structure started in the early 2000s to improve transportation links between Germany and Luxembourg. Its completion marked a key step in developing cross-border infrastructure for the region.

The bridge serves as a daily crossing point where people and goods move freely between two countries without barriers. It represents the reality of borderless travel that many European residents now take for granted.

The bridge experiences heavy traffic during peak hours, particularly in the morning and late afternoon when commuters travel between the countries. Visitors driving across should prepare for typical highway conditions and allow extra time during bad weather.

The bridge sits at a location where Germany, Luxembourg, and France come remarkably close together and share a border region. From certain viewpoints, travelers can see three countries at once and experience the closeness of these neighboring lands.

Location: Perl

Location: Schengen

Inception: July 2003

Length: 607 m

Part of: Germany–Luxembourg border

GPS coordinates: 49.47940,6.36817

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22