Zollenbrücke, Heritage bridge in Hamburg-Altstadt, Germany
The Zollenbrücke is a three-arched stone bridge built from sandstone blocks that crosses the Nikolaifleet waterway. Today it serves as a pedestrian link between Brodschrangen and Bei der alten Börse on one side and Grimm on the other.
The bridge was built between 1631 and 1633 and took its name from a customs house that stood nearby. This customs facility collected transit fees on behalf of the Schauenburg administration.
The bridge displays the Hamburg coat of arms carved into its stone, marking the city's role as a trading power during the Hanseatic period. This symbol reflects how merchants and civic pride shaped the area's character.
The bridge has been reserved exclusively for pedestrian use since 1953. The surrounding harbor and densely built environment may feel tight when navigating this part of the old city.
This is Hamburg's oldest surviving bridge and received heritage monument protection in 1954. Its preserved sandstone architecture reveals how builders crossed waterways four centuries ago.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
