Alte Harburger Elbbrücke

The Alte Harburger Elbbrücke spans 474 meters across the Elbe River, connecting the districts of Wilhelmsburg and Harburg in Hamburg with its steel structure.

Built between 1897 and 1899, the bridge marked a significant advancement in Hamburg's infrastructure as the first road bridge across the Southern Elbe.

The sandstone portals of the bridge display the coats of arms of Wilhelmsburg and Harburg, representing the connected districts through architectural elements.

Following renovations from 1980 to 1995, the bridge now serves exclusively as a passage for pedestrians and cyclists, offering direct access between Hamburg districts.

The structure remains the last portal bridge of its type in Hamburg, featuring distinctive neogothic architectural elements in its original design.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Location: Harburg

Length: 474 m

Part of: bridges over the Elbe in Hamburg

GPS coordinates: 53.47345,9.99497

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29