Drahtbrücke in Kassel, Steel suspension bridge in Kassel, Germany.

The Drahtbrücke is a steel suspension footbridge spanning 84 meters across the Fulda River, supported by two main cables anchored to tall pylons. The structure provides a direct crossing between two districts on opposite banks of the river.

This bridge was built in 1870 to replace a ferry service that previously connected the two sides. After ice masses caused damage, the structure underwent major repairs in 1940 to restore its function.

The bridge links two neighborhoods with distinct characters, and locals use it daily as part of their routine commute. It serves as a familiar connection point that many residents cross without thinking about its role in the city's geography.

The bridge is open to both pedestrians and cyclists, providing a direct link between the two districts. Access points on both sides make it easy to join the crossing from either Auedamm or Unterneustadt.

Until 31 March 1896 the crossing was privately owned and tolled: pedestrians paid 3 pfennigs and riders 3 silver groschen. From 1 April of that year, once the city owned the bridge, crossing became free. The bridge was built by Henschel and handed over to pedestrians on 1 November 1870.