Caprivibrücke

The Caprivibrücke is a modern concrete bridge that spans the Spree River and connects Otto-Suhr-Allee with Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee. The structure has four traffic lanes and two separate pedestrian walkways, allowing both vehicles and walkers to safely cross the river.

Originally, a wooden bridge built in 1900 stood at this location, funded by local citizens. This was replaced by a steel arch bridge between 1919 and 1923, before the current concrete structure was built in 1956 by the Philipp Holzmann construction company.

The bridge takes its name from former Imperial Chancellor Leo von Caprivi, reflecting a German tradition of naming infrastructure after political figures. This name is woven into the neighborhood's identity and how locals refer to the area.

The bridge is easily accessible on foot and offers separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists alongside car traffic. The area can feel busy during peak hours since many people use this bridge daily as a traffic connection.

In 2008, the bridge served as the finish line for a charity duck race that raised funds for restoring the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church tower. This unusual event connects this crossing to one of the city's significant restoration efforts.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1956

GPS coordinates: 52.52070,13.30620

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22