Old Town Bridge to Zgorzelec
Altstadtbrücke / Most Staromiejski
A pedestrian bridge over the Neisse River. In a few steps you can walk from Germany to Poland, and it offers the best panorama back over Görlitz's old town.
The Old Town Bridge was rebuilt in 2004 on the site of the original bridge, which was destroyed during the war. It links Görlitz with the Polish town of Zgorzelec. Within the Schengen Area there are no border checks, though you should still carry your passport. The bridge and the Polish riverbank are the best spots to photograph St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and the rooftops of the old town. The Polish riverside has cafés and restaurants with lower prices. You can pay in złoty or by card. Across the river is the house of the mystical philosopher Jacob Böhme. A return walk with a short rest takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of St. Peter and Paul
- Baroque House Neißstraße 30
- Untermarkt & Town Hall
- Silesian Museum
- Görlitz Synagogue
- St. Nicholas Church & Cemetery
- Obermarkt & Holy Trinity Church
- Görlitz Department Store