Moseleisenbahnbrücke in Koblenz

The Moseleisenbahnbrücke is a railway bridge crossing the Moselle River in Koblenz, linking the Altstadt and Lützel districts as part of the regional rail network. It carries four railway tracks and incorporates a shipping channel beneath its northern section to allow vessel traffic.

The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and trains first crossed in 1858, making it one of the earliest structures to breach the city's fortifications. After being destroyed in 1945, it was rebuilt and underwent complete modernization in the mid-1970s.

The bridge represented a turning point when Koblenz began to shift from a purely military stronghold to an industrial center. Visitors can still sense this transformation when viewing how the structure fits between the old fortified districts and modern urban areas.

The bridge is easily visible from the riverbank, allowing visitors to watch both trains passing and ships moving through the channel below. The best vantage points are along the walking paths near the water, where you can see the entire structure and how it connects the two districts.

The bridge still carries trains today, but few visitors know that it was personally inspected by a future empress before it was even completed. This early support from the highest levels showed how significant this project was for the region's future.

Location: Koblenz

Inception: 1858

Part of: West Rhine Railway

GPS coordinates: 50.36390,7.59055

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20