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Kornhausbrücke

Historic link between HafenCity and the Old Town

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Erected in 1888, the Kornhausbrücke is a protected bridge that connects the Speicherstadt with Hamburg's Old Town across the Zollkanal. It extends from Brandstwiete and stands as a testament to the city's extensive development during that era.

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The bridge was constructed as part of the Speicherstadt expansion.

Guided Story

As you walk across the Kornhausbrücke, you're stepping onto a piece of Hamburg's history. Built in 1888, this bridge connects the historic Speicherstadt with Hamburg's Old Town. To the east, just 61 meters away, you can spot the German Customs Museum. The Kornhausbrücke is a significant testament to the 19th-century urban development when the Speicherstadt was constructed. If you look west, you'll see the St. Catherine's Church, a prominent landmark of the Old Town. Beneath you runs the Zollkanal, which was once a vital trade route. This bridge, a part of Hamburg's architectural legacy, tells the story of the city's industrial heyday. Walking here is like taking a step back to the Hanseatic times when trade was the city's lifeblood.