Skagerrak-Brücke

The Skagerrak Bridge is a steel structure spanning 330 meters (1,080 feet) across the Moselle River, with a central span reaching 64 meters (210 feet). The L98 regional road crosses this dual-purpose structure, serving both vehicle traffic and pedestrians between Cochem and the Cond district.

The structure was completed and inaugurated in 1927 by Johannes Fuchs, provincial president of the Rhine Province, following two years of construction work. The steel bridge represented an important infrastructure project for the region at that time.

The bridge carries a name rooted in World War I naval history, connecting the village to broader German maritime events of that era. Today it functions as a practical crossing without visible cultural markers or ceremonies.

The bridge is accessible to both cars and pedestrians and connects the two sides of the Moselle valley. The best views of the valley and surrounding landscape can be had from the bridge's walkway.

The bridge is named after a major sea battle despite standing in a river valley far from any ocean. This choice of name shows how regional memories of large historical events reach into small villages.

Location: Cochem

Inception: January 23, 1927

GPS coordinates: 50.14720,7.16889

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08