Glienicke Bridge

Glienicke Bridge is a steel road crossing that spans the Havel River and links Berlin with Potsdam. The structure reaches a length of 128 meters, a width of 22 meters, and rises 74 meters above the riverbed.

Eduard Fürstenau designed the crossing in 1907 as a fixed connection between the two cities. After heavy wartime damage it was rebuilt in 1949 and later became the site of several agent exchanges between East and West.

The name comes from nearby Glienicke Palace, which sits within the surrounding park landscape and shapes the character of the area. Today the crossing serves mainly as a link between two federal states and sees regular use by walkers and cyclists who enjoy the river views.

Bundesstraße 1 runs across the span and allows car traffic between both banks. Pedestrians and wheelchair users can also cross, as the full width is accessible throughout.

A white line down the center once marked the boundary between East and West and made this spot a preferred exchange point. Three exchanges took place here between 1962 and 1986, which drew public attention to this crossing.

Location: Nördliche Vorstädte

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Inception: 1907

Architects: Eduard Fürstenau

Official opening: November 16, 1907

Height: 74 m

Length: 128 m

Width: 22 m

Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht

Made from material: steel

Part of: Inner German border

Website: http://glienicke-bridge.com

GPS coordinates: 52.41333,13.09028

Latest update: December 15, 2025 05:40