Bahnhof Waldheim

Bahnhof Waldheim is a railway building with neoclassical elements that includes the main reception building, platform shelters, and a signal tower. The complex sits at Bahnhofstr 54 and forms a distinct ensemble of structures dating from its original construction period.

The station opened in 1852 on the Riesa-Chemnitz line and marked the arrival of rail transport to the region. A branch line to Rochlitz operated from here for over a century before operations ended in the 1990s.

The station building displays neoclassical features in its facade and became central to how the town developed around rail connections. Its design and position show how important railways were to small German cities during the 1800s.

The station sits in central Waldheim on Bahnhofstr and is easy to reach on foot from the town center. The area is flat and open, giving clear views of the railway buildings and their architectural features.

The abandoned branch line to Rochlitz was converted into a cycling path that now connects Waldheim with nearby towns. Cyclists and walkers can follow the former rails and experience how the railway once cut through the valley.

Location: Waldheim

Inception: 1916

Official opening: September 1, 1852

Elevation above the sea: 236 m

Part of: Waldheim station

GPS coordinates: 51.07437,13.01456

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28