--- title: "Kreisbahnbrücke" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/kreisbahnbruecke" description: "The design of the bridge was presented as a special achievement by German engineers at the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris. The bridge connected the Kreisbahnstraße with the facilities of the state railway on the right bank of the Weser.In 1898, the \"Mindener Kreisbahnen\", founded by the district with financial support from the city, put its first line between Minden and Uchte into operation. The state-supported expansion of a small railway network was intended to promote industrialisation.In Minden's surrounding area, agriculture and passenger transport initially benefited from the new means of transport. The single-track metre-gauge railway bridge was converted for standard-gauge vehicles in 1915.The bridge, which was blown up by German troops in 1945, was rebuilt in 1948. The structure was thoroughly renovated in 1977." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1260791/32db9a9bbebc70c526b8b3e6fb6853d548852ca4a11041f7e171613cb9ad57c5/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Kreisbahnbrücke =============== - Bridge Das Bild zeigt die Kreisbahnbrücke Circular railway bridge ----------------------- The circular railway bridge was built in 1897 according to the principle of the bowstring girder bridge. The design of the bridge was presented as a special achievement by German engineers at the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris. The bridge connected the **Kreisbahnstraße** with the facilities of the state railway on the right bank of the Weser. In 1898, the "Mindener Kreisbahnen", founded by the district with financial support from the city, put its first line between Minden and Uchte into operation. The state-supported expansion of a small railway network was intended to promote industrialisation. In Minden's surrounding area, agriculture and passenger transport initially benefited from the new means of transport. The single-track metre-gauge railway bridge was converted for standard-gauge vehicles in 1915. The bridge, which was blown up by German troops in 1945, was rebuilt in 1948. The structure was thoroughly renovated in 1977. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Minden is very well connected to the road and rail networks and can therefore always be reached quickly and safely. Read more Contact person Minden Marketing GmbH**Company** Domstr. 2 32423 Minden License (master data) Minden Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Other - Trip/excursion - Other - Food & Beverage - Restaurant - Café - Ice cream parlor - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Guesthouse - Hotel - Place of interest - Amusement park - Lake - Nature experience area - Tours 268.99 km - Regional bike tour 74.13 km - Regional bike tour 29.57 km - Regional bike tour Contact Kreisbahnbrücke 32423 Minden