Sachsenbrücke, Road bridge in Westvorstadt, Leipzig, Germany
The Sachsenbrücke spans across the Elsterflutbett waterway with a width of 24 meters, featuring reinforced concrete construction and shelly limestone cladding throughout its structure.
Initially constructed in 1897 for the Saxon-Thuringian industrial exhibition, the bridge underwent complete reconstruction in 1928 following the widening of the flood channel.
The bridge name commemorates Saxon troops who changed allegiance from Napoleon Bonaparte to the allies during the 1813 Battle of Leipzig.
Serving as a car-free connection, the bridge accommodates over 15,000 cyclists daily between Leipzig's city center and western districts via Anton-Bruckner-Allee.
In 2022, the climate alliance 'Leipzig for the Climate' created a visual installation of warming stripes on the bridge surface to highlight climate change.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1928
GPS coordinates: 51.33030,12.35416
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
The Clown Museum, historic wine cellars and converted industrial buildings define alternative Leipzig. The city features cultural centers in former factories, botanical gardens and monuments. The Spinnerei art complex and the Panometer complement the cultural offerings.
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