Burgbergtunnel

The Burgbergtunnel is a railway tunnel in Erlangen that runs beneath a ridge and is built from carefully laid natural stone. The construction shows typical features from the 1800s, with sturdy walls and a barrel-vaulted ceiling.

The tunnel opened in 1844 and was the first railway tunnel built in Bavaria. It was part of the expansion of the railway line between Nuremberg and Bamberg by the Royal Bavarian Railway.

The tunnel is an example of early German railway architecture and is protected as a heritage monument. Visitors can see the solid stone construction that shows how engineers of that era worked with rock and terrain.

The structure is still active today and is regularly used by trains as part of the route between Nuremberg and Bamberg. The best way to experience it is to take a train through the line or view it from outside at the entrances on the hillside.

The tunnel was dug entirely by hand since workers had no modern blasting machines or drilling equipment. This achievement makes it a remarkable example of the endurance and craftsmanship of workers from that era.

Location: Bavaria

Location: Erlangen

Inception: 1844

Official opening: August 25, 1844

Address: Bayreuther Straße 50

GPS coordinates: 49.61000,11.00050

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08