Moltke Bridge

Moltke Bridge is a road bridge in Mitte that crosses the Spree River, connecting Alt-Moabit with Willy-Brandt-Strasse. The structure is made of red Main sandstone and features three crossed arches, measuring approximately 78 meters long and 27 meters wide.

The bridge opened in 1891, timed with the funeral of Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke. During the 1945 Battle of Berlin, it was a contested crossing point that Soviet forces captured despite German attempts to destroy it with explosives.

The bridge displays decorative sculptures by three German artists that reflect the craftsmanship of the 19th century. You can observe reliefs and ornamental details on both sides of the crossing, shaping how the structure looks today.

The bridge connects the main railway station and Alt-Moabit with the Federal Chancellery area and is easily accessible on foot. You can best explore it from either bank of the river or while walking across the street.

The red sandstone structure was meant to be blown up by German troops in 1945, but it survived the explosions and is now one of the few intact remains from that violent period. Damage marks on the stonework still show visible traces of the fighting.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: April 1891

Official opening: 1891

Length: 77.6 m

Longest Span: 20.6 m

Width: 26.7 m

Made from material: old red sandstone

GPS coordinates: 52.52190,13.36890

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41