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Blaues Wunder Bridge (Loschwitzer Brücke)
The Blaues Wunder, officially the Loschwitzer Brücke, links Blasewitz and Loschwitz across the Elbe. It opened on 15 July 1893 under the name König-Albert-Brücke, in honour of the King of Saxony, until 1912. It is a riveted steel lattice structure 280 metres long and about 12 metres wide, designed by the engineer Claus Köpcke, with a main span of more than 140 metres. It was one of the first European works of that span with no piers in the water. Its nickname comes from the blue it was painted and also from the German expression ein blaues Wunder erleben, meaning to get an unpleasant surprise. Today it is crossed by pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles of up to 15 tonnes, and until 1985 the tram ran across it. Nearby, on Körnerplatz, the funicular and the Loschwitz suspension railway depart.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Blaues Wunder Bridge (Loschwitzer Brücke): 3 missions
- Look for the rivets and the blue colour of the bridgeGet close to the structure and notice the steel rivets and the blue shade of the bridge that gives it its nickname.
- Cross the Blaues Wunder on footWalk across the bridge on the pedestrian walkway from one bank to the other, looking at the Elbe beneath your feet.
- Find the funicular and the suspension railwayWalk to Körnerplatz, where the funicular and the Loschwitz suspension railway depart.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Blaues Wunder Bridge (Loschwitzer Brücke)?
Visiting Blaues Wunder Bridge (Loschwitzer Brücke) is free.
How much time do you need for Blaues Wunder Bridge (Loschwitzer Brücke)?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Blaues Wunder Bridge (Loschwitzer Brücke)?
Look for the rivets and the blue colour of the bridge, Cross the Blaues Wunder on foot and Find the funicular and the suspension railway.
What is there to see near Blaues Wunder Bridge (Loschwitzer Brücke)?
Panometer Dresden (3.5 km), Großer Garten (3.5 km) and Pfunds Molkerei (Pfund's Dairy) (3.7 km).