Eiserner Steg

Introduction

The Iron Bridge is a famous pedestrian iron bridge across the Main in Frankfurt. This quaint 19th-century bridge links the old town with the Museumsufer on the opposite bank, offering excellent views of the Main and Frankfurt's skyline, and is a city landmark full of life and romance. The Eiserner Steg ("iron footpath") was built in the second half of the 19th century—a Neo-Gothic steel-truss pedestrian bridge for foot traffic only, quaint and elegant, and after surviving the years (repaired after the war) has become one of Frankfurt's beloved symbols. Standing on or strolling across this bridge, visitors can take in the charming scenery on both banks—on one side the spectacular modern skyscraper skyline ("Manhattan on the Main"), on the other the quaint old town and riverside, with the flowing Main and passing tour boats below; river view and city skyline interweave into a classic, enchanting picture, especially romantic at dusk when the lights come on and the towers and bridge glow. The bridge is also part of Frankfurt life—street musicians often play on it, and its railings are covered with "love locks" hung by couples, carrying wishes of love, full of warmth. Crossing Frankfurt's quaint, romantic Iron Bridge and enjoying the urban and riverside scenery on both banks is a pleasant, enchanting experience.

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