Brückturm-Museum
Museum in the last surviving gate tower of the Stone Bridge in Regensburg, with the bridge's history, a tower clock mechanism, and a view.
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About the museum
The Stone Bridge in Regensburg was built between 1135 and 1146 and is considered the oldest surviving stone bridge in Germany. The Brückturm is the only one of the bridge's originally three gate towers that still stands. It was built between the middle of the 13th and the middle of the 14th century as part of the medieval city fortifications, controlling access from Stadtamhof into the Free City of Regensburg. The passage was widened in 1902 for the streetcar line, which operated from 1903 to 1964.
The museum uses the upper floors of the five-story tower. Access is through the city's Salzstadel (salt storehouse) from about 1620, which now houses the World Heritage Center. Models, texts, and illustrations present various aspects of the bridge's history and its role as an obstacle to river navigation. Also on display is a historic striking clock with a tower clock mechanism from 1625, along with a modern counterpart. The top floor once held the small tower keeper's apartment; today it is a viewing platform with a panoramic view over the old town, the bridge, and the Danube.
Highlights
- Viewing platform in the former tower keeper's apartment
- Tower clock mechanism from 1625 with striking clock
- History of the Stone Bridge through models and texts
- The bridge's only surviving gate tower
Permanent exhibition
- Geschichte der Steinernen Brücke – Across several floors, models, texts, and pictures show aspects of the bridge's history, along with a historic tower clock mechanism and the tower keeper's apartment with its view.
- Operated by
- Arbeitskreis Schiffahrts-Museum Regensburg e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Reduced | €1.50Children and young people up to 18, pupils, students, seniors, people with severe disabilities, unemployed people |
| Children & teens | €1.50Children and young people up to 18 receive a reduced rate. |
| Seniors | €1.50 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1.50People with severe disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1.50 per personGroups of 10 or more receive a reduced rate; guided group tour €20 plus admission. |
| Families | €4 |
| Combination ticket with the Danube Shipping Museum, adult | €4 |
| Combination ticket with the Danube Shipping Museum, reduced | €3 |
| Combination ticket with the Danube Shipping Museum, family | €8 |
Accessibility
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Thundorfer Straße / Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte
RVV lines 1, 2A, 2B, 4, and 11 (Thundorfer Straße) and lines 3, 5B, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 17 (Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte).
By car
Paid parking
Paid parking: Thundorfer Straße (max. 2 hours), Wöhrdstraße (max. 3 hours), Parkhaus Dachauplatz; Unterer Wöhrd with a daily rate and a free bus (line B) into the city center.
The museum is located at the southern bridgehead; access is via the Salzstadel (World Heritage Center) in the Brücktor.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours by registration at Tel. +49 941 507-5888 (€20 plus admission). |
