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Mühlendamm & Mühlendammbrücke

  • Mühlendammbrücke in Berlin

    The Mühlendammbrücke can be seen from a high-rise building in front of the Rotes Rathaus and the Berlin TV Tower.

  • Ausflugsschiffe in der Mühlendammschleuse

    Excursion boats in the lock chambers of the Mühlendammschleuse in Berlin's city center on the Spree.

Mühlendamm is both a road and a bridge. It connects Alexanderplatz with Potsdamer Platz and thus East and West.

The Mühlendamm (Mill Dam) in Berlin has a long history. In the 13th century, it was built as a weir between the twin cities of Berlin and Cölln. The damming of the Spree enabled the construction of water mills from around 1220. These gave the street its name. Mühlendamm quickly developed into a highly frequented shopping street.

Trade on Mühlendamm

It was not only the operation of the mills that brought Berlin high revenues: The goods transported by ship on the Spree had to be reloaded at Mühlendamm, as there was still no lock. Numerous wooden stalls were built, later also made of stone at the behest of the Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm. In 1578, the Mühlendammschleuse (Mühlendamm lock) was built, which is still in operation today and is used not only by cargo ships but also by Berlin excursion boats.

Mühlendammbrücke becomes a steel bridge

In the 19th century, the Mühlendammbrücke (Mill Dam Bridge) was reinforced with a sandstone vault. The mills ceased operation in 1888 and the buildings were demolished by 1892. Today, the Mühlendamm Bridge is made of steel.

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Mühlendamm 3
10178 Berlin

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Last edited: 24 June 2025