Railway border crossing Zgorzelec-Görlitz

The Zgorzelec-Görlitz railway crossing connects two railway lines via the Neisse viaduct, spanning the border between Poland and Germany. The structure crossed this natural boundary and once linked the rail networks of both countries.

The crossing was built after World War II in 1945 as a vital link between Eastern and Western Europe. It operated for decades until it closed in 2007, marking the end of an era of rail transport between these cities.

The crossing marks a shared border story between two neighboring countries. Walking along the viaduct, visitors can sense how this point shaped movement and connection across Eastern and Western Europe.

The inactive crossing can be viewed from the border area, particularly from along the Neisse riverbank. Exploring the site works best during clear weather when the structure is easily visible and the landscape is accessible.

The viaduct was built using reinforced concrete methods typical of early bridge engineering in this era. The structure shows how border infrastructure was designed to serve both countries' rail networks simultaneously.

Location: Zgorzelec

Location: Görlitz

Part of: Germany–Poland border, Oder–Neisse line

GPS coordinates: 51.14294,14.99067

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27