Glienicker Brücke

The state border between Brandenburg and Berlin and the city border to Potsdam run across the middle of the bridge. During the time of the division of Germany, the Glienicke Bridge gained worldwide fame through the exchange of agents.

The bridge is not only picturesque and really worth seeing but it also has a very colorful historical past. After the war (WW2) it was painstakingly restored by the Russians and served during the Cold War. a. to exchange agents. In the area there are numerous hiking possibilities and sights (eg castle Babelsberg, from whose hill you have again a fantastic view of the bridge and the surrounding waters.

The former agent exchange meeting place.

Today, the bridge is an unspectacular connection to Potsdam, but has a very nice view over the magical Havel landscape to offer.

Nice view from the Glienicke Bridge. No matter what happens on the water. You can see the Babelsberg Castle on one side, but the Heilandskirche is nice to look at.

The so-called Spy Bridge is not only known from numerous films, history was also made here for a long time. Did you know that the bridge was named the Bridge of Unity after the war and that private individuals were no longer allowed to travel from 1957 until 1989?

The bridge is not only picturesque and really worth seeing but it also has a very colorful historical past. After the war (WW2) it was painstakingly restored by the Russians and served during the Cold War. a. to exchange agents. In the area there are numerous hiking possibilities and sights (eg castle Babelsberg, from whose hill you have again a fantastic view of the bridge and the surrounding waters.

In the Cold War the border with the GDR can be strolled wonderfully between the various castles and parks - a great trip in summer and winter when the weather is nice

Historic place. Former position for agent exchange east / west

Historic bridge and agent exchange place
Very impressive feeling

The bridge is a reminder of the separation of Germany. Here, among other things, Spies exchanged.

The "spy_change bridge" between "East" and "West";)

From the bridge you can e.g. B. Babelsberg Castle and the Church of Savior.

Historically very significant, the "agent exchange bridge"

The iron truss bridge built in 1906-1907 not only connects Potsdam and Berlin. It also offers beautiful views of the Havel landscape with Jungfernsee (to the north of the bridge) and Glienicker Lake (to the south). Of course, the bridge became known as an agent exchange station during the division of Germany.

Is over the Havel between Berlin and Potsdam connects in the course of the Bundesstraße 1 the Königstraße with the Berliner Straße in the Berlin suburb of Potsdam.

The Glienicke Bridge over the Havel between Berlin and Potsdam connects Königstraße with the Berlin suburb of Potsdam along the B 1.Opened 11/16/1907
Lchter height 5.46 m

Story live.

Even in the event of sudden rain, this is a recommended place, which can get quite crowded as cyclists, pedestrians and boats report to each other :)

Known from the movie "Bridge of Spice"

Experience history live

A bridge with a moving story

Interesting. Pure German history.

This is where Berlin and Brandenburg meet.
Site of agent exchanges during the Cold War.