Only videoCarolabrücke is one of the broad road bridges across the Elbe River in Dresden, the capital city of Saxony in Germany. Located near the historic city center, it’s a key link between the Old Town (Altstadt) and New Town (Neustadt) and forms the axis of the city traffic on a day-to-day basis.
Live stream gives a real-time panoramic view of Carolabrücke, the bridge itself, river traffic on the Elbe River, and the central Dresden architectural skyline.
Key Facts about Carolabrücke and Its Surroundings:
- Carolabrücke carries vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic and forms part of Bundesstraße B170, which is one of the city’s main north-south routes.
- The original Carolabrücke was built in the 19th century but the current one was reconstructed in the 1970s after extensive damage during World War II.
- The Elbe River is one of the large rivers of Central Europe, and the Carolabrücke serves a purpose in urban flood defense management and waterway monitoring.
With the webcam, the audience can see real-time traffic, seasonal river stages, and one of Germany’s most stunning urban river landscapes.
