Wesel Railway Bridge

The Wesel Railway Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans approximately 2 kilometers across the Rhine River, connecting railway routes between Germany and the Netherlands. The structure displays characteristic features of a railway bridge with multiple tall arches above the wide river.

The original structure was built in the second half of the 19th century as part of the Hamburg-Venlo railway system but was destroyed in 1945 during World War II. After the war, it was reconstructed using new materials and techniques.

The bridge reflects late 19th-century German engineering and was part of a major railway network connecting Germany and the Netherlands. Visitors can see how the structure crosses the river and understand its role in the region's transport system.

The bridge is visible from certain vantage points along the Rhine's banks, where you can get a good view of the structure and its scale. It is best visited in good weather to see the details of the arch structure clearly.

During the war, the German air force used the large stone arches beneath the bridge as shelter against air raids. This use of the architecture as a defense element shows how the structure was adapted by people during times of crisis.

GPS coordinates: 51.65305,6.59107

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41