Henrichenburg boat lift

The Henrichenburg boat lift contains two separate structures on the Dortmund-Ems Canal that raise and lower vessels between different water levels.

The original lift from 1899 could transport vessels measuring 67 meters in length and 8 meters in width across a vertical distance of 14 meters.

The LWL Industrial Museum incorporates the old boat lift as a central element, presenting the industrial development of North Rhine-Westphalia through exhibits.

Visitors can access the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with adult tickets priced at 5 euros and reduced rates available.

Five cylindrical floats in the well chamber balanced the weight of the gondola, enabling the system to operate with minimal power consumption.

Location: Waltrop

Architects: Karl Hinckeldeyn

Part of: LWL-Industriemuseum, Schleusenpark Waltrop

Address: Am Hebewerk 26, 45731 Waltrop

Website: https://schiffshebewerk-henrichenburg.lwl.org

GPS coordinates: 51.61658,7.32586

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51