Dessau Central Station

Dessau Central Station is a railway station with Bauhaus architecture in Dessau-Roßlau and features a distinctive reinforced concrete frame with large glass elements. The broad windows bring daylight into the interior and create an open, airy spatial effect.

The station opened in 1840 and marked a period of railway expansion in Germany, connecting major industrial and commercial hubs. Later the building was redesigned following Bauhaus principles and adapted to modern requirements.

The station displays hallmarks of the Bauhaus movement, with clean lines and functional design shaping its architecture. Visitors notice how industrial materials and practical shaping come together in ways that defined this art direction.

Trains and S-Bahn services run from multiple platforms to destinations across eastern Germany. Follow the clear signage and allow time to find your way around and move between platforms.

The building keeps its original structural elements while carefully blending modern transit needs into the design. This combination shows how historical architecture can work alongside present-day requirements.

Location: Dessau-Roßlau

Official opening: September 1, 1840

Architectural style: Bauhaus

Website: http://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Dessau_Hbf

GPS coordinates: 51.83999,12.23497

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46