Baerwaldbrücke

The Baerwaldbrücke crosses the Landwehrkanal with a distinctive yellow brick structure featuring red bands running along its span. The bridge connects Baerwaldstraße to Prinzenstraße and accommodates both vehicle traffic and pedestrians.

The bridge was built in 1878 to replace a wooden drawbridge that had stood since 1850. Following wartime damage, it was reconstructed in 1952.

The bridge takes its name from Peter Friedrich Carl Baerwald, a pharmacist and city councilor who directed Berlin's gas facilities in the 1800s. This naming reflects the importance given to civic leaders during the city's industrial expansion.

The bridge is pedestrian-friendly with clear separation between the roadway and sidewalks. It is easily accessible and offers good views of the canal from both sides.

A sandstone cartouche on the bridge displays the Berlin bear collecting honey, a charming touch of local symbolism. Historic double-arm candelabras light the bridge approaches and add to its Victorian character.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Inception: 1878

GPS coordinates: 52.49650,13.40520

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08