A new perspective on the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in Wilhelmshaven — seen straight on, with its steel structure, hanging lanterns, and strong symmetry standing out beautifully in black and white. Opened in 1907, this historic swing bridge remains one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke is a landmark of Wilhelmshaven and was opened on 29 August 1907.

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A black-and-white look at the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in Wilhelmshaven — one of the city’s best-known landmarks. Opened in 1907, this striking double-leaf steel swing bridge spans the Verbindungshafen and was once built as the largest swing bridge in Germany. These views show both its full silhouette and some of the beautiful industrial details that make it so iconic.

The bridge is described by Wikipedia as a landmark of Wilhelmshaven; it is a riveted steel swing bridge, 159 meters long, opened on 29 August 1907, and was built as the largest swing bridge in Germany at the time.

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A little bit of retro gaming right by the water: this utility box at the Großer Hafen in Wilhelmshaven has been painted to look like a classic Game Boy, and it instantly stands out. Set against the harbor promenade, it adds a fun and nostalgic touch to the scene.

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A calm view across the Großer Hafen in Wilhelmshaven, where the deep blue water mirrors the skyline of modern waterfront buildings. Bright light, clear lines, and a quiet harbor moment.

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NordseePassage in Wilhelmshaven shows its bright, almost maritime side here: a glass roof, brick walls, hanging flags, and plenty of light in between. A place where shopping and architecture come together in a surprisingly photogenic way.

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Historic Ochsenturm stands as a striking relic of medieval North German architecture. The former bell tower is the last remnant of St. Bartholomew’s Church, demolished in the 19th century.

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Huntlosen

"Huntlosen". Huntlosen, 22 March 2026.

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Courage.

Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann was a Göttingen professor and a "founding father" of German parliamentarianism. In 1837, he led the Göttingen Seven - a group of professors who risked their careers to protest King Ernst August’s constitutional violations. His bronze statue now is the central part of a #monument and stands before the #LowerSaxony State Parliament in #Hannover, symbolizing the transition from academia to principled political action.

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And just in case: Zine permission granted.

A weathered statue of a seated pirate stands outdoors in front of a coastal shop in the village of Wremen on Germany’s North Sea coast.

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