Abbey Bridge

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Coordinates: 52 ° 29 ′ 11 ″  N , 13 ° 28 ′ 50 ″  E

Abbey Bridge
Abbey Bridge
use pedestrian
Crossing of Spree , one side
place Berlin-Alt-Treptow
construction single arch reinforced concrete bridge
overall length 78 m between the bridge houses
width 4.4 m
Longest span 75.4 m
Construction height approx. 1 m without railing
Clear height 9.0 m
start of building 1915
opening 1916
planner Friedrich von Emperger
location
Abbey Bridge (Berlin)
Abbey Bridge

The Abbey Bridge is one of the first reinforced concrete bridges in Germany and leads in the Berlin district of Alt-Treptow as a pedestrian crossing to the Insel der Jugend . It was completed in 1916 and replaced a ferry that brought visitors to the Spree Island. The bridge is a listed building.

history

View of the "Abbey" on the Spree Island, 1899
Terrace of the "Abbey"
Abbey Bridge in August 1979

The Abbey Bridge is located between Treptower Park and an island in the Spree. The park and island were expanded and raised in preparation for the Berlin trade fair in 1896. The island, initially called "Treptower Bruch", was named Abbey Island after the opening of an excursion restaurant designed as a Scottish monastery ruin ("Abbey") . Because the Gasthaus Abtei burned down in 1914 and its remains were removed, the Viennese architect and civil engineer Friedrich von Emperger was able to plan a reinforced concrete bridge with a spacious bridge house on behalf of the then city of Neukölln as the owner of the island.

The bridge, built in a large arch without a river pillar, was made for the first time from concrete-encased cast iron with a diameter of 17 cm. Individual pipes with a length of 2 m were used, which were connected with the help of sleeves . So far there have been no building regulations for the installation of these elements, so that extensive fracture tests were carried out at the technical universities in Berlin and Dresden from December 1915 to March 1916, until an exemption was finally granted on March 23, 1916. Two arches clamped on both sides were created, which were connected to each other by a reinforced concrete slab and clamped to both abutments. The two bridge towers absorb part of the arch forces. For these buildings, the architect chose stylistic elements of historicism and differently designed roof shapes. The three-story tower at the island entrance is surrounded by a viewing platform on the second floor. The arch was concreted in 1916 with the help of French and Russian prisoners of war . Then the wrought iron railing and eight arched light carriers were installed. The bridge's walkway is attached to the high arched lower arch with slender concrete pillars on both sides. The bridge was handed over to the population on July 1, 1916. Due to the clearance height of 9 meters, even large steamships could pass the island without having to turn down the chimney.

The structure survived the Second World War unscathed. The bridge house on the island served as a youth club during the GDR era . The island was now called the Island of Youth and became a popular place for young couples. Over the years, however, more and more damage occurred, which made extensive restoration necessary in the 1970s. Due to the granted exemption, there was a prohibition sign on the bridge for a long time: "The accumulation on the bridge is prohibited by the police due to the overloading". In 1976 calculations showed a danger to the population, which was confirmed in June 1977 by measurements on the bridge. The renovation included in particular the removal of corroded components and a new coating of all reinforced concrete elements and was successfully completed in 1978. At the same time, the pavement, the lighting system as well as the drainage and the railing were renewed.

Until the beginning of this millennium, the bridge and the island were the destination of many visitors, because the Treptow Fireworks in Flames had been taking place in their vicinity since the 19th century and the Treptow Harbor Festival since 1989 . Due to the poor quality of the events, both festivals have not taken place since 2013. Other events such as a solstice festival or occasional live concerts are still offered to guests.

From 1992 to 1994 the Senate Administration had the abbey bridge completely renovated. Since 2005 there has been a new attraction on the Abbey Bridge: the blue ceramic hearts.

Bridge of hearts

Ascent to the bridge of hearts

On June 11, 2005, the Abbey Bridge became a bridge of hearts as part of the Treptower Festival . On blue, heart-shaped tiles , the organizers stamped the names of people who have made a special contribution to the well-being of children and young people. The selection of the awardees was based on their commitment to the organization of national and international cultural events and is the result of a public vote by children's groups. The hearts were handed over to the people or institutions in a small celebration by the children's action figure Theo Inkblot and then let into the ramp of the bridge. This campaign was so popular that in June 2006, at the suggestion of the Treptow-Köpenick district office, a non-profit association, Blue Stone Hearts, Child Friendliness. V. (Bridge of Hearts e.V.) was founded. The statutes primarily name the implementation of camps, workshops, events with educational and informational character in the sense of the European and international idea for children as the aim of the association. With this campaign, which was very well known around the world, Berlin joined the Blue Hearts movement for child-friendliness founded in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in 2000 . It has become a particularly child-friendly city that builds bridges between children, generations and nations. The family minister Ursula von der Leyen was the patron of the Blue Heart Campaign (as of 2013).

In 2015, children and artists from different countries took the tenth anniversary of the Bridge of Hearts as an opportunity to design 25 original parts (retaining wall elements) of the Berlin Wall with future themes.

The following people or institutions have received the Berlin Blue Hearts Award so far :

No. Month year honored with the "Blue Heart" Reason
01-6 June 11, 2005 Rolf Zuckowski , Our Sandman , Children's and Leisure Center (KIEZ) Güntersberge, Park Center Treptow, City Foundation Berlin, Stendaler Fernsehen Offener Kanal eV The City Foundation - active in the creation of liveable urban spaces with water, color and light in large cities - supports children's projects on upbringing, education, art and culture.
07,
08,
09		 Jan. 18, 2006 Musician Herman van Veen , musician and composer Reinhard Lakomy , songwriter Gerhard Schöne many years of work for UNICEF . Lakomy's dream tree is well known to children .
10-14 June 13, 2006 the soccer players Frank de Boer (national player of the Netherlands), Franz Beckenbauer , Michael Preetz (World Cup ambassador of Berlin), Conny Pohlers (national player) and Ingo Schneider have been particularly committed to the wishes and hopes of children
15th Aug 9, 2006 Sondeza AfriYouth Camp from South Africa African young people are invited once a year to the camp near Cape Town to come to an understanding about their problems such as the gender issue, the distribution of roles in the family, but also about a common future for all peoples. In 2007 the head of the camp also invited the first children from Berlin.
16 Aug 20, 2006 Berlin children's radio Radio Teddy As the first private children's and family radio broadcaster in Germany, its organizers Uwe Schneider and Uly Köhler succeeded in creating varied, child-friendly programs.
17th 17 Sep 2006 Katarina Witt Children from all over the world have suggested it for the award because it encourages children to discover their own strengths and not to give up their dreams. With her foundation, Katarina Witt supports disabled sports and helps children and young people with handicaps to better develop their enjoyment of exercise.
18-20 Oct 12, 2006 Berlin-Chemie , BSR and District Mayor Klaus Ulbricht “The Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe and Berlin Chemie have been sponsoring an environmental award for years. This award encourages students of various age groups to engage with health, nutrition, urban development and their surroundings. [...] Both companies create apprenticeships and take on trainees. Children are also afraid of being without a job or a job later. Both companies help to be a little less afraid. They make children dream of a good future. ”Mr. Ulbricht was honored for the fact that he and the Treptow-Köpenick district office in Berlin support the initiators of the Bridge of Hearts with great commitment. This was the only way to realize the bridge of hearts .
21st June 11, 2007 Polar bear Knut and the Berlin Zoo The children chose Knut because he was able to win the hearts of Berliners. In addition, the bear was the official mascot of the 9th UN Nature Conservation Conference in May 2008 in Bonn. With Knut and the RESPECT HABITATS initiative . Knut , the Berlin Zoo set an example for a conscious, sustainable use of the natural habitats of our earth. The awarding of the Blue Heart took place in the presence of the zoo's chairman, Gerald R. Uhlich, and other high-ranking personalities.
22, 23, 24 Sep 15 2007 Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking with his daughter Lucy Hawking.
Airline Berlin 		As researchers and journalists, the Hawkings support the desire for discovery of children all over the world.
Air Berlin is considered the most family-friendly airline.
25, 26 Feb 29, 2008 Clown Oleg Popov and the Great Russian State Circus Presentation of the award in the Treptow Town Hall and in the ParkCenter Treptow on the occasion of the ZDF program Der schenkte Tag. “The artists and acrobats amaze us, cheer up our dreams and lead us into the realm of fantasy with artistry, juggling and animal training. Clown Oleg Popov connects people like no other by bringing a smile to young and old. ”- Theo presented the world-famous clown and the Russian State Circus with the Blue Heart for child-friendliness during their Germany tour in Halle (Saale) . The tiles were set into the abbey bridge by Murmansk children at the 2nd Bridge of Hearts children and family festival on July 18, 2008.
27 May 28, 2008 Irish rock star Bob Geldof Geldof was nominated by children from all over the world who have regular contact on the Internet, meet at events and exchange ideas about their future. A student from Berlin formulated her choice as follows: “With Band Aid , Live Aid and Live 8, Bob Geldof set an example in the fight against poverty in the third world. I have friends in different African countries. Some know war and hunger, have no educational opportunities and do not see a happy future. We are glad that Bob Geldof stands up for our friends and keeps asking the question of justice in the world. "
28 July 18, 2008 S-Bahn Berlin
29 Sep 20 2008 The rooms British pop singing group that is largely composed of retirees. Maintain close friendships with children through their appearances in retirement homes and children's facilities.
30th Jan. 22, 2009 Peter Kloeppel TV editor-in-chief, is involved in children's projects around the world
31 May 4, 2009
(public award)
April 24, 2009
(decision)		 Audrey Hepburn for her tireless commitment as a UNICEF ambassador for children around the world. The son set up a children's foundation with the inheritance.
32 June 29, 2009 Matt Lamb , Irish-American peace activist founded the project Umbrellas for Peace (children paint large white umbrellas as a symbol of the will for peace)
33, 34 July 13, 2009 Patch Adams and Eckart von Hirschhausen The doctors are particularly committed to seriously ill children, Adams founded a hospital for free treatment of patients in 1971 and operated this until 1983. He also launched the concept of hospital clowns from the baptism. Hirschhausen, himself a doctor and cabaret artist, spread this concept in German hospitals. He expanded it to his Humor Helps Heal Foundation .
35 Dec 13, 2009 Kurt Kromer In 2009 organized the benefit gala Pimp my Ghetto, at which more than 50,000 euros could be collected. Part of the money goes to the Körner-Kiez in Berlin-Neukölln , the larger part is divided between various social projects for children.
36 Dec 17, 2010 Karlheinz Böhm , actor and his wife Almaz They founded the foundation People for People who stand up against illness, hunger and death in Ethiopia, for a decent life for the poorest of the poor and for help for self-development.
37 2010, spring Jessica Stockmann, actress She regularly supports the Bal Vikas orphanage in India , from which her eldest daughter Nisha comes.
38, 39 4th Sep 2010 Sarah Wiener and Hans-Peter Wodarz The chefs selected by the award committee help children eat right and healthy.
40 Oct 22, 2010 MDR “Since 1993, MDR Sachsen-Anhalt has been reviving Theo, a character who not only tells stories, but is also a lively friend for children. It is seldom possible that a fictional character becomes so authentic that he motivates and activates thousands with his ideas over such a long period of time. "
41 March 1, 2011 Eva and Klaus Herlitz The Herlitz couple have stood out for their social engagement for many years. In 2001 you founded Buddy Bear GmbH. The United Buddy Bears , representing the 140 member states of the United Nations, have been seen around the world since 2004. Buddy Bear activities and helping children in need have become an inseparable unit. On the initiative of Eva Herlitz, the Buddy Bear Help e. V. founded in order to be able to help children in need quickly, unbureaucratically and directly.
42 March 11, 2011 Christoph Wiemer , specialist in ophthalmology Co-initiator of the " Augen-Licht" campaign - you can only see clearly with the heart , with which the City Foundation Berlin integrates visually impaired and blind guests into many public events.
The ophthalmologist is supported and accompanied by the blind educator and artist Silja Korn.
43 May 5, 2011 Katja Saalfrank , music therapist
44 Nov 26, 2011 Keith David , American actor The actor did not personally accept the award for official reasons, but conveyed the following message: “I felt very honored to hear that I had been selected for this award . As a child, many adults inspired me and gave me courage to follow my heart and dreams and not give up. Today I am living my dream and it is even better than I could ever imagine. I wanted to be an actor when I was two and now I am. Everyone has the potential and it is up to us, you, me and all other adults and children to encourage them to live their dreams, because everything is possible: You are only limited by your own imagination! "
45 Dec 4, 2011 Axel Schulz (boxer) Schulz is an ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation . He likes to tell children about dangers in direct encounter. In the action Cooking child's play with Fackelmann , he prepares healthy recipes with children in front of the camera and with the Hersbruck mini-cooks and disseminates them in a suitable manner.
Children put his commitment as follows: "He is happy, he laughs with us, takes his time, plays sports with us, cooks with us [...] he can take defeat and never give up!"
46 Feb 5, 2012 Inca Bause "For your child-friendly commitment"
47 Feb 10, 2012 Dietrich Grönemeyer "To support children in particular with healthy food and regular exercise in recognition of their commitment."
48 Rivaldo , Brazilian soccer player “For supporting the Banda Lyra; the Banda Lyra around maestro Carlos Lima enables the poorest children in Brazil to have music lessons. Concerts strengthen the self-confidence of the participants and open the way to a self-determined future ”.
49 Konzerthaus Berlin and its artistic director Sebastian Nordmann "For its diverse and educationally valuable JUNIOR program"
50 Apr 30, 2014 Maren Otto, widow of the mail order company founder Werner Otto Children put forward the following (slightly abbreviated) reasoning: “You ... belong to those people who feel responsible for the weaker. Helping and giving are a matter of course for them. You promote z. B. the junior program in the Konzerthaus Berlin and give us wonderful musical experiences. Your medical research donations help sick children. ... All of this happens quietly, with no red carpet or limelight. Your résumé shows that it is possible to lead a full life without forgetting the weaker ones. "
51 May 28, 2015 Gene Simmons
52 Nov 20, 2015 Ingo Insterburg

literature

  • Institute for Monument Preservation (Ed.): The architectural and art monuments in the GDR, capital Berlin. Volume 2. Henschelverlag, Berlin 1984, ISBN 3-362-00138-6 , p. 369.
  • Eberhard Heinze: Berlin and its bridges . Transpress, Berlin 1987, ISBN 3-344-00105-1 , p. 58 ff.
  • Dana Schultze, Karin Manke: Forays through Treptow. Stapp Verlag Berlin, 1996, ISBN 3-87776-932-2

Web links

Commons : Abteibrücke (Berlin)  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Entry in the Berlin State Monument List with further information
  2. ↑ Rejection of Treptow in Flames and Treptower Harbor Festival ( Memento from August 24, 2016 in the Internet Archive ); About the Treptower festivals: This is how a neighborhood dances through the summer ( memento from August 24, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) on abendblatt.de, accessed on August 24, 2016.
  3. ↑ Information about the solstice festival in June 2008 ( Memento from October 12, 2013 in the Internet Archive )
  4. ↑ Steffi Bey: Across the abbey bridge to the island. Rehabilitation of the listed building shortly before completion. In: Berliner Zeitung. dated May 31, 1994 ( online , accessed April 29, 2009).
  5. ↑ Blaue-Herz-Brücke ( Memento from October 4, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) on arcor.de
  6. ↑ 10th anniversary of the Bridge of Hearts ( Memento from August 24, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
  7. ↑ Details on the Bridge of Hearts ( Memento from December 6, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) on the website of the Treptow-Köpenick district; accessed on January 17, 2016.
  8. ↑ Presentation of the Blue Hearts campaign for child-friendliness ( memento from November 2, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) at home.arcor.de, accessed on April 30, 2009.
  9. ↑ a b c d e f g The winners in the various categories ( Memento from October 2, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) on the Bridge of the hearts homepage , accessed on August 12, 2010.
  10. ↑ 10 years of Blue Hearts - 5 years of the Bridge of Hearts . ( Memento from October 13, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) on Treptow-Köpenick online magazine, with a video sequence about the blue hearts; Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  11. ↑ a b ( page no longer available , search in web archives: Homepage of the Bridge of Hearts ) with information on the 2010 campaign; Retrieved August 12, 2010.@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / www.bridge-of-hearts.com
  12. ^ Mathias Raabe: A blue heart for Kurt Krömer. In: Berliner Zeitung , November 25, 2009, p. 24.
  13. ↑ a b c d e f Template: dead link /! ... nourl  ( page no longer available )
  14. ↑ a b c d e All names and photos of the award winners up to 2015 on mytheo.tv; accessed on August 24, 2016
  15. ↑ a b Blue heart for colorful bears. In: Berliner Morgenpost. of March 2, 2011, p. 28; buddy-baer.com (PDF).
  16. ↑ a b Blue Heart for child-friendly engagement for actor Keith David , press releases from BA Treptow-Köpenick on the Blue Hearts 2011.
  17. ↑ Invitation. Axel Schulz receives a blue heart . ( Memento of January 17, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  18. ↑ A blue heart for Inka Bause on youtube ; Awarded after the environmental musical Bennet ; Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  19. ↑ The Blue Heart for Dietrich Grönemeyer awarded on February 10, 2012 in the Park Center Treptow. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  20. ↑ Silvia Möller: 50th Blue Heart awarded . ( Memento from October 5, 2013 in the Internet Archive ), In: Berliner Woche , May 2, 2013.
  21. ↑ a b Information from the Sophie Brahe School on the Blue Heart Action ; Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  22. ^ The 50th Blue Heart ( Memento from January 17, 2016 in the Internet Archive ); accessed on January 17, 2016.