Germany's Record-Setting Architectural Marvels Spotlighted

From the tallest structures to steepest streets, Germany boasts unique engineering and design feats across the country.

The Berlin TV Tower, standing at 368 meters, remains Germany's tallest structure, though its observation deck is now second to the Thyssenkrupp Test Tower in Rottweil.
Deesbach's Oberweißbacher Straße, with a 27% incline, is celebrated as Germany's steepest street and hosts an annual cycling event.
The Schiffshebewerk Niederfinow in Brandenburg, operational since 1934, is Germany's oldest boat lift, with a modernized counterpart built in 2022.
Cologne's Rheinauhafen boasts the longest underground parking garage in Europe, measuring 1.6 kilometers and engineered to withstand significant flooding.
Willingen's Skywalk, a 665-meter-long suspension bridge, is among the world's longest pedestrian bridges, offering breathtaking views up to 99 meters above ground.