Admiralbrücke

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  Passers-by enjoy the sunny weather with musical accompaniment on the Admiralbrücke on the Landwehr Canal.

• View of the Admiralbrücke and the Landwehr Canal in the Kreuzberg district.

• Numerous people sit on the Admiralbrücke in the light of the setting sun.

The historic Admiralbrücke in Berlin Kreuzberg is the oldest surviving wrought-iron bridge over the Landwehr Canal and a popular meeting place for Berliners and tourists.

The Admiralbrücke (Admiral Bridge) connects the Fraenkelufer and Planufer banks of the Landwehr Canal in Berlin-Kreuzberg. It was built according to plans by Georg Pinkenburg between 1880 and 1882. The Admiralbrücke is the oldest iron bridge over the Landwehr Canal in Berlin and is a listed building. The predecessor to today's bridge was a wooden bascule bridge called Badbrücke, which was used to cross the canal at this point. In 1880, the wooden bridge was replaced by today's wrought-iron arch bridge. It was given its new name after the Admiralstraße that ran over it. The original ornate wrought-iron railings with leaf ornaments still adorn the bridge today. The Admiral Bridge was renovated in 1984.

Popular meeting place in summer

When summer lies over Berlin and the evenings are long, bright and warm, the old bridge with its cobblestone street and old gas lanterns becomes a popular meeting place for Berliners and tourists. The Admiralbrücke is an island of urban romance. As the sun sets, snatches of English, Spanish and Italian waft through the evening and groups of people enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Many people sit together on the bollards and cobblestones to chat, have a drink, play music and marvel at the sunset over the Landwehr Canal.

Please note: Following complaints from local residents about the noise at night, the bridge is cleared peacefully and amicably every evening at 10 p.m. with the support of the police. To ensure that this popular location remains a pleasant place to live and visit for residents and visitors, please ensure fair interaction in the neighborhood, cleanliness and an appropriate volume, especially in the evening hours.

Information

• Address:
  Admiralstraße
  10967 Berlin
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