Kanzleramtssteg

The Kanzleramtssteg is a concrete bridge connecting two sections of the government district and providing pedestrian access to the Federal Chancellery. The simple structure was built as part of a comprehensive redesign of the government quarter.

The bridge was built in 2000 as part of the relocation of the federal government from Bonn to Berlin. It was specifically designed for the newly established Federal Chancellery complex.

The bridge sits within the government district and shows how Berlin integrated its administration into the city's daily life. Visitors can see that access to government buildings is designed as open and woven into the normal urban rhythm.

Access to the bridge is managed through security checkpoints since it is part of the government quarter and only open at certain times. It is wise to check current opening times beforehand, as government events can restrict entry.

Hidden beneath its plain surface is a specialized pneumatic tube system designed to move confidential documents between different sections of the Federal Chancellery. This concealed technical system shows how modern government buildings weave efficiency and security into their infrastructure.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 2000

Made from material: concrete

Part of: Federal Chancellery

GPS coordinates: 52.52060,13.36710

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03