Henkersteg in Nuremberg: renovation delayed by four weeks!

Henkersteg in Nuremberg: renovation delayed by four weeks!

The Henkersteg in Nuremberg will continue to test the patience of pedestrians. As merkur.de reports, the renovation work has been delayed by around four weeks. This unexpected delay, which comes from a press release from the Nuremberg Public Space Service (Sör), was recently announced and is causing varying levels of support and understanding among citizens.

One reason for the delay is the need to carry out two work steps that were originally planned in parallel one after the other. First, a construction pit must be dug on the southern bridge abutment. To do this, the scaffolding of the wooden bridge must be removed, which calls into question the stability of the executioner's walkway and the access ramp. These preventative measures are important to ensure the safety of the bridge during renovation.

Historical significance of the Henkersteg

The Henkersteg, built in 1595, connects the Trödelmarkt with the Unschlittplatz on the southern bank of the Pegnit and is not only an important transport connection, but also a popular photo spot for walkers. Its name comes from the neighboring executioner's tower, which was once the home and workplace of the Nuremberg executioner. Interestingly, the footbridge was originally built in 1457 before being rebuilt in 1595 following a devastating flood in which eight people died. Wikipedia shows these points and underlines the long and eventful history of the building.

Over the course of its history, the Henkersteg has undergone numerous changes. It has been renovated several times, including in 1954, when it was restored after severe war damage, and in 2000 it was included in Nuremberg's Historical Mile as part of the city's 950th birthday. This constant care and renewal is important to ensure the attractiveness and safety of this historic building.

A future outlook

The renovation work has been delayed, but there is optimism: the scaffolding should be dismantled by mid-November 2025 and the affected construction work will take around two weeks. In order to enable work on the new pressure drainage pipe, the Pegnitz must be lowered for two to three days. The city's goal is to reopen the Henkersteg in time for the opening of the famous Christmas market on November 28, 2025.

The restoration of the road surface at the northeastern Unschlittplatz is expected to be completed by mid-December 2025. Despite the current challenges, the Henkersteg remains an important cultural and historical symbol of the city of Nuremberg that will continue to bring people together in the future.