Trostbrücke

The Trostbrücke is a stone bridge that spans the Nikolaifleet and connects two sections of Hamburg. It displays statues of Saint Ansgar and Count Adolf III on its supports, both created by sculptor Engelbert Peiffer.

This bridge began as a wooden structure in the 13th century and was later reconstructed in stone. The current version was built between 1881 and 1882 following damage from the major fire of 1842.

The bridge embodies through its two statues the historical connection between the spiritual Old City and the secular New City. Its design shows how two different parts of town came together.

The bridge sits in central Hamburg and accommodates both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. It serves as a good starting point for exploring landmarks in the historic old city area.

In 1480 the bridge was a known meeting place for day laborers looking for work. Its Latin name pons campsorum refers to the money changers who conducted business there.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Inception: 1880s

Architects: Franz Andreas Meyer

GPS coordinates: 53.54806,9.99222

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44