Buckelbrücke Duisburg

The Buckelbrücke is a footbridge spanning the Inner Harbor in Duisburg, linking a memorial area with the harbor promenade to the north. The structure uses 14 movable concrete sections that can be raised and lowered through steel cables attached to four tall pylons.

Engineer Jörg Schlaich designed this bridge in 1999 as an innovative concept for a moving harbor structure. A local Duisburg steel company completed the construction, reflecting the city's industrial heritage.

This footbridge connects a memorial plaza with the harbor promenade, serving as a physical link between the city's reflection spaces and its waterfront leisure areas. Walkers crossing it experience how it brings together places for remembrance with the active harbor district.

This bridge is freely accessible for walking and offers good views of the harbor and surroundings. Visitors should exercise caution during lifting operations and allow time to watch the structure in motion if an event is scheduled.

This is the only steel buckle bridge of its kind anywhere in the world, with its 14 segments arching up into a distinctive hump shape. When fully raised, the structure reaches a 45-degree angle and creates a memorable sight above the harbor.

Location: Duisburg-Mitte

Inception: 1999

GPS coordinates: 51.43890,6.76365

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24