eurovision 1986

Ingrid Peters

Ingrid Peters represented Germany at Eurovision 1986 in Bergen with “Über die Brücke geh'n”, finishing 8th of 20.

who
German singer
born
19 April 1954, Dudweiler, Germany
contest
1986
best result
8th, 1986
sang for
Germany

Biography

Ingrid Peters is a German singer. “Über die Brücke geh’n” finished eighth for Germany in Bergen in 1986.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Ingrid Peters”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 1986 Bergen

    Germany

    “Über die Brücke geh'n”

    8th of 20 Finished 8th of 20, with 62 points.

    Sung in
    German
    Written by
    Hans Blum
    Conductor
    Hans Blum
    Running order
    14th of 20
    Age on the night
    32
    Won that year
    Belgium: Sandra Kim, “J'aime la vie”

    The story of Eurovision 1986: The winner was thirteen, and Switzerland wanted her thrown out

Away from Eurovision

Awards

  • Saarland Order of Merit 2007

As recorded on Wikidata, which is rarely the whole list.

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