Jungfernbrücke, Fußgängerbrücke, die im Hamburger Hafen den Zollkanal überspannt
The Jungfernbrücke is a footbridge spanning the Zollkanal in Hamburg's Speicherstadt warehouse district, completed in 1888. It features a wrought iron structure with a flat-span truss arch design measuring about 138 feet (42 meters) long, with steps on both sides that restrict access to pedestrians only.
The bridge was built in 1887 and 1888 as a pedestrian link between Katharinenkirchhof and Brooksinsel and remains one of the oldest structures in this harbor district. It received protected heritage status in 1991 along with the entire Speicherstadt district and this protection was renewed in 2013.
The name Jungfernbrücke comes from the nearby Kleiner Jungfernstieg street and reflects the historical presence of women who worked in this harbor area. Today locals and visitors call it the wedding bridge, as couples attach love locks to the railings to mark their commitment.
The bridge is easy to find when exploring Speicherstadt and serves as a helpful landmark for navigating the area. Steps on both sides provide access from one bank to the other, and the pedestrian-only design makes it a comfortable route through the historic district.
The roadway of the bridge is suspended from the truss arches rather than resting on them, a construction method uncommon for structures of this age. At sunset, the light on the wrought iron creates a nostalgic quality that makes it a favorite spot for photographers exploring the harbor district.
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