Luitpoldbrücke

The Luitpoldbrücke spans 67 meters across the Isar River with a limestone structure featuring ornate architectural elements and monumental stone sculptures at its edges.

The original bridge from 1891 collapsed during a flood in 1899, leading architect Theodor Fischer to construct the current stone version, which opened in September 1901.

Four stone sculptures at the bridge corners represent different Bavarian regions: a hunter for Old Bavaria, a woman with arms for Swabia, a fisherman for Franconia, and a grape bearer for Palatinate.

The bridge connects Prinzregentenstraße between the districts of Altstadt-Lehel and Bogenhausen, providing two carriageways and pedestrian sidewalks for daily transportation needs.

The bridge features a flat three-section arch that spans 62.4 meters, making it a notable example of early 20th-century German engineering and architectural design.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1901

Architects: Theodor Fischer

Official opening: September 29, 1901

Length: 67.15 m

Longest Span: 62.4 m

Made from material: Muschelkalk

Address: Luitpoldbrücke

GPS coordinates: 48.14170,11.59530

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29