Elbebrücke Wittenberge

The Elbebrücke Wittenberge is a steel railway bridge that extends roughly 1000 meters across the Elbe and carries two tracks. The structure comprises robust steel girders arranged in 14 sections that hold the construction steady over the water.

Construction of the original bridge started in 1847 through the Magdeburg-Wittenberge Railway Company and required major river regulation work. This early construction laid the foundation for connecting northern and southern Germany.

The structure links railway routes that have connected regions for more than 150 years and continues to direct traffic flows today. It shapes the city's skyline as it spans the Elbe, remaining a familiar sight for residents and travelers alike.

River traffic can pass beneath the bridge as it offers a clearance height of roughly 6 meters. You can view the structure from land or travel by train to experience it from above.

The bridge includes a pedestrian walkway on its riverside side, allowing visitors to walk across the Elbe on foot. This access is lesser known among tourists and offers a rare perspective on the structure and river landscape.