Photos of Hohenzollern Bridge

The Hohenzollern Bridge is the oldest bridge in Cologne and consists of three railway bridges and pedestrian walkways. Connected to the cathedral, the Hohenzollern bridge across the Rhine undoubtedly has a beautiful view. The popularity of the Hohenzollern Bridge originated from the song "SchenkmirdeinHerz (Give Your Heart to Me)" by the singer Hoehner. The story in the lyrics is based on the Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne and its reliance on it. love story. The song later became a household name in Germany and was a carnival repertoire. The bridge is famous for its colorful locks. One day in the late summer of 2008, a pair of love locks were hung on the railing of the bridge. Since then, many couples have traveled to Cologne from all over Germany to lock their love. Cologne people believe that if a lock is hung on the Hohenzollern bridge and the key is thrown into the Rhine, love will last forever, so many locals and tourists who come here will engrave themselves and their lover's names on the lock and leave it there. On this bridge, over time, there are more and more locks, and all kinds of colorful copper locks form a unique landscape.