The nickname 'Sechserbrücke' derives from the historical six-pfennig toll originally charged for crossing a predecessor bridge at this location.
The bridge's modern yellow steel design was intentionally chosen to contrast with the surrounding red brick harbor buildings.
The structure connects the bustling Greenwichpromenade, a popular promenade since the late 19th century, with the quieter residential and recreational peninsula.
It is a key architectural remnant of the 1987 International Building Exhibition (IBA) in Berlin.
The bridge was specifically designed to allow sufficient clearance for sailing vessels entering and exiting the harbor from the lake.
The Tegeler Hafenbrücke, colloquially known as the Sechserbrücke, is a 90-meter-long pedestrian bridge spanning the entrance to the Tegeler Hafen in Berlin-Reinickendorf. Designed by architect Gustav Peichl, the bridge features a distinctive steel construction with large yellow pylons. It serves as a vital link between the Greenwichpromenade and the Tegel peninsula. The structure was commissioned as part of the IBA 87 architectural exhibition to revitalize the Tegel waterfront. The bridge deck is primarily constructed of wood, providing a contrasting texture to the industrial steel frame. It offers direct views of the Tegeler See and the harbor entrance where recreational boats pass. The area surrounding the bridge underwent significant urban planning in the 1980s to shift the focus toward leisure and water-based tourism.
From the water's edge on the Greenwichpromenade side to capture the yellow steel pylons reflected in the harbor basin.
Walk the entire length of the Greenwichpromenade before crossing the bridge to appreciate the transition from the historic harbor to the natural lakefront.
Visit the nearby Borsighafen area if you are interested in the industrial history of the Borsig locomotive factories.
Bring binoculars if you enjoy birdwatching, as the adjacent Tegeler Fließ area is a known habitat for local waterfowl.
Do not attempt to cycle across the bridge during peak weekend hours, as it is narrow and heavily frequented by pedestrians.
