Boderitz-Cunnersdorf

How did a humble waiting room become a time capsule? The Boderitz-Cunnersdorf halt, a quaint building before you, holds the answer. This unassuming structure whispers tales of a bygone era, a time when steam engines chugged through the picturesque landscapes of Dresden. Boderitz-Cunnersdorf started as a simple waiting room at the Plauen bei Dresden halt, built in 1855. This halt was part of the Albertsbahn, or Albert’s Railway. It stood on the southeastern side of the tracks. In 1897, a new station, known as the Alte Bahnhof (Old Station) Plauen, was built across the tracks. The original 1855 building was demolished to make way for a connection to the Felsenkeller brewery. A new waiting room was constructed, only to be moved in 1923. Its new home became the Boderitz-Cunnersdorf halt along the Windbergbahn. The Windbergbahn was originally a mining railway but now serves as a heritage railway. The waiting room continues to stand there today, a testament to its enduring construction. In 1903, Plauen became part of Dresden. The station was then renamed Dresden-Plauen. However, the location wasn’t ideal for the growing population of Dresden-Plauen, which had reached 12,000. In 1926, a new station was built 800 meters north. The old Dresden-Plauen station was closed. Boderitz-Cunnersdorf halt, therefore, stands as a relic of the past, a charming reminder of Dresden’s evolving railway history. The building has witnessed the transformation of the area from a small village to a bustling part of Dresden. It silently observes the modern trains whizzing past on the Windbergbahn, a stark contrast to the steam engines of its early days. So, the next time you see a simple waiting room, remember Boderitz-Cunnersdorf. It teaches us that even the most ordinary structures can hold extraordinary stories.