Staustufe Drakenburg, Lock and barrage on Weser River in Drakenburg, Germany
The Drakenburg water control structure consists of a lock, a weir with two 40-meter-wide sections, and an integrated hydroelectric power plant on the Weser River.
The construction of the barrage started in 1953 and completed in 1956 to maintain consistent water levels and enable large vessel navigation on the Weser River.
The Drakenburg barrage represents German engineering excellence, combining water management, transportation infrastructure, and renewable energy production in one facility.
The lock extends 33 meters in length and 6.60 meters in width, while the hydroelectric plant generates approximately 28 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.
The facility operates under remote control from the Erzhausen pumped storage power station, demonstrating modern automation in water management systems.
Location: Drakenburg
GPS coordinates: 52.68861,9.21028
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:56
St. Martin
5.6 km
Niedersachsen Police Museum
5.6 km
Burg Wölpe
4.1 km
Stockturm
5.3 km
Museum Nienburg
5.7 km
Saint Clemens church in Marklohe
4.2 km
Brunsburg
4.8 km
Niedersächsisches Spargelmuseum
5.7 km
Jewish cemetery
7 km
Quaet-Faslem house
5.7 km
Alte Schanze
6.8 km
Hasbergscher Hof
5.6 km
Nienburg/Weser town hall
5.6 km
Fresenhof
5.5 km
Bartholomäuskirche Balge
3.7 km
Prachtportal von Drakenburg
226 m
Drakenburger Marsch
641 m
Buchhorster Auwald
2.4 km
St.-Michaelis
3.9 km
St. Martinskirche
5.6 km
Sankt-Johannis-der-Täufer-Kirche
300 m
Bunkenmoor
6.8 km
Lemker Marsch
3.8 km
Corvinus church
3.7 km
Grabhügelfeld in Erichshagen
3.9 km
Teichfledermaus-Gewässer in der Nienburger Marsch
4.5 km
Hügelgräberfeld Erichshagen
3.9 km
Wesertorbrücke
5.5 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes