The Blue Wonder is the unofficial name of the Loschwitz Bridge, one of the bridges crossing the Elbe in Dresden. It connects the districts of Blasewitz on the left bank and Loschwitz on the right bank.
Historical facts about the "Blue Wonder"
When the steel girder bridge, which connects the Dresden districts of Blasewitz and Loschwitz, was officially opened in 1893, it was met with outraged disapproval in some quarters. As early as the 1930s, serious consideration was given to replacing it with a more "pleasant" reinforced concrete bridge. The sight of the riveted metal beams was apparently too unusual and the connection to the landscape was felt to be inadequate. Perhaps it also annoyed the citizens - until the inflation of 1923 - a toll had to be paid to cross the bridge.
Today, the "Blue Wonder" is a landmark of the city. In any case, the shape resulted from the requirements. The shipping companies were against piers in the riverbed, the responsible hydraulic engineering office demanded a "structurally analyzed iron construction". So they opted for a "reinforced suspension bridge" based on Claus Koepke's system. With great help from the population, the construction was subjected to a stress test on July 11, 1893. First it was packed with all kinds of vehicles with a total weight of 197 tons, then a company of the Dresden Jäger Battalion was allowed to march across the construction bridge. It lasted. And it has lasted to this day, partly because several Dresden citizens saved it from being blown up in 1945. It remains to be seen why it is called the "Blue Wonder". Well, it is undoubtedly blue and it is a wonder because of its unusually large span. And so no one uses its official name, the "Loschwitz Bridge".
Gastronomy
There are popular beer gardens on both sides of the Loschwitz Bridge. They are located on the banks of the Elbe and are among the largest in the city. The most famous beer garden is the Schillergarten
Note:
The "Blue Wonder" is currently being renovated. However, the bridge remains accessible and passable on one side for the time being.
