Hohenzollernbrücke

Introduction

The Hohenzollern Bridge is a famous railway and pedestrian bridge across the Rhine in Cologne. Right beside Cologne Cathedral, it is famous for the countless love locks hung by couples and for superb views of the cathedral and the Rhine, a romantic landmark of the city. One of Cologne's most important bridges, it mainly carries trains (among Germany's busiest railway bridges, with frequent trains), while both sides have walkways for pedestrians and cyclists. What is most striking and romantic is the steel railings on both sides: over the years, countless couples have locked love locks onto the railings and thrown the keys into the Rhine to wish for faithful love. Accumulating over time, these colorful locks of all sizes, engraved with names and vows, now densely cover the whole railing, weighing dozens of tons, a spectacular sight that has made the Hohenzollern Bridge a veritable bridge of love, full of romance and warmth. From the bridge or its ends you take in the magnificent Gothic cathedral nearby, the shimmering Rhine and passing tour boats, especially enchanting at dusk when the lights come on, and it is a perfect spot to photograph Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine. Walking across the love-lock-covered Hohenzollern Bridge and enjoying the cathedral and Rhine views is a romantic, pleasant Cologne experience.

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