Square & Landmark
Severin Bridge
📍 Severin Bridge, Köln, Germany
4.3/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Introduction
Opened to traffic in 1959, the Severinsbrücke was the first new Rhine crossing built in Cologne after the war, and its 69-metre A-shaped pylon still marks the southern skyline. The deck links the Severinsviertel on the left bank with Deutz, carrying light rail tracks beside a walkway. Looking back from mid-span, the cathedral and the old-town towers line up perfectly - one of the city's postcard views - and at dusk the silhouette of the cable-stayed pylon photographs beautifully.
✨ Highlights
1
First postwar span
Opened in 1959, the starting point of Cologne's rebuilt Rhine crossings.
2
A-frame pylon
A 69-metre tower whose stay cables dominate the southern skyline.
3
Postcard angle
Mid-span looks back frame the cathedral and old-town towers in one line.
4
Walkable deck
Footpath runs beside the light rail; crossing on foot is itself the viewpoint.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Links the Severinsviertel with Deutz, toward the cable-car landing.
→Cost：Free to cross on foot, no tickets involved.
→Getting there：Light rail line 3 crosses the bridge; it is also an easy walk from the old town via the Südstadt.
→Photo timing：The half hour around sunset is best, blue hour a close second.
→Nearby：St Severin's church and Südstadt cafes chain well with the crossing.
💡 Tips
• For the full cathedral panorama, stand mid-span on the old-town-side footpath with a wide lens.
• The walkway fills with commuters at evening rush; keep tripods tight to the inner rail.
• After crossing, turn left along the riverside path for a long stroll to the Hohenzollern Bridge.
• It gets windy and feels colder on the water - bring an extra layer.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Severin Bridge?
For the full cathedral panorama, stand mid-span on the old-town-side footpath with a wide lens. The walkway fills with commuters at evening rush; keep tripods tight to the inner rail.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
