Döbeln Central Station

Döbeln Central Station is a railway facility with four platform tracks arranged in a wedge configuration. The station sits at an elevation of 176 meters (577 feet) and serves as a transport hub for regional rail connections.

The station began operations on 2 June 1868 with a temporary passenger shelter. The main building was completed on 1 January 1870 and has defined the station's appearance since then.

The station building displays features typical of 19th-century German railway architecture, with solid masonry and classical proportions. This style was common for important transport hubs throughout the region at that time.

The station is served by regional trains heading to larger cities across the network. Visitors should note the track layout and allow extra time to locate their platform, as the wedge arrangement can be confusing at first.

From 1884 to 1964, the station operated a narrow-gauge railway that linked it to the main rail network near Wilsdruff. This line was crucial for regional freight and passenger traffic before it closed.

Location: Döbeln

Inception: 1869

Official opening: June 2, 1868

Elevation above the sea: 176 m

Address: Am Hauptbahnhof 1

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

GPS coordinates: 51.12682,13.09562

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03