Berlin Hauptbahnhof: Glass and Steel Entrance

Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Germany's largest train station, features a striking glass and steel architectural design. Opened in 2006, it was conceived as a major post-reunification infrastructure project, replacing the historic Lehrter Bahnhof on the same site. The station serves as a vital hub for long-distance, regional, and S-Bahn services, as well as the U5 metro line, connecting various parts of the capital and beyond. Its multi-level design incorporates an arched glass roof supported by steel cables and a rectilinear tower with blue-tinted windows, reflecting its role as a modern transportation nexus.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Germany's largest train station, features a striking glass and steel architectural design. Opened in 2006, it was conceived as a major post-reunification infrastructure project, replacing the historic Lehrter Bahnhof on the same site. The station serves as a vital hub for long-distance, regional, and S-Bahn services, as well as the U5 metro line, connecting various parts of the capital and beyond. Its multi-level design incorporates an arched glass roof supported by steel cables and a rectilinear tower with blue-tinted windows, reflecting its role as a modern transportation nexus.
Photo taken in September 2017. © 2026 Chad Davis
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