The viaduct consists of 30 arches made from locally sourced stone.
It spans a total length of 475 meters across the Neisse valley.
The bridge was rebuilt between 1956 and 1957 following its destruction during the final days of World War II.
It marks the border crossing point between the German city of Görlitz and the Polish city of Zgorzelec.
The structure serves as part of the Lower Silesia-Saxony railway corridor.
The Neisse Viaduct is a historic railway bridge spanning the Lusatian Neisse river, forming a critical transit connection between Görlitz, Germany, and Zgorzelec, Poland. Originally constructed in 1847, the stone arch structure serves as a primary rail link for the cross-border line between Dresden and Wrocław. The viaduct features a distinct multi-arch design, built to withstand the geography of the river valley. During the final stages of World War II in 1945, the structure was partially destroyed by retreating German forces but was subsequently reconstructed to restore international rail connectivity. It stands today as an active functional component of the regional railway network.
The riverbank park area on the German side of the Neisse river looking upward toward the arches.
Bring a passport or national ID card, as the bridge spans the international border.
Walk along the river embankment on either the German or Polish side for the best elevation angles.
Check the local railway schedules if you wish to capture a photo of a regional train crossing the span.
Attempting to walk across the tracks on the viaduct itself, as it remains a high-traffic, active railway bridge.
