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Alter Elbtunnel
A remarkable engineering feat beneath the Elbe
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Opened in 1911, the Old Elbe Tunnel connects St. Pauli Landungsbrücken with Steinwerder beneath the Norderelbe for 426.5 meters. Designed by Otto Wöhlecke, it is accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, earning recognition in 2011 as a Historic Landmark of German Engineering. It has been a protected monument since 2003.
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The commemorative plaque is located at the northern entrance.
Quick Facts
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- 1911
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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