Salvador Allende Bridge

The Salvador Allende Bridge is a road bridge in Köpenick that crosses the Spree River, connecting different parts of the Treptow-Köpenick district. It features two lanes for vehicles and also accommodates pedestrian and bus traffic.

The structure was built in 1981 during Germany's divided period. After structural damage occurred, it underwent complete reconstruction from 2019 to 2022.

The bridge is named after a Chilean president and reflects Berlin's international connections. Locals use it daily while going about their routines, crossing between neighborhoods for work, shopping, or leisure activities.

The bridge is accessible daily for vehicles, buses, and pedestrians, connecting important residential areas and sports facilities. The best times to cross are outside morning and evening rush hours when traffic flows more easily.

During construction work in February 2019, damage to power lines near the bridge caused a major blackout affecting tens of thousands of households in the district. The incident highlighted how closely interconnected the neighborhood's infrastructure systems are.

Location: Treptow-Köpenick

Inception: 1981

GPS coordinates: 52.44960,13.59350

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24