Lexfähre lock

Lexfähre is a lock with a single chamber and steel gates located on the Eider River between Rendsburg and Tönning. It controls water flow and boat passage between different elevation levels along this waterway.

This lock was completed in 1936 and marked an important step forward in managing the Eider River's water system. The project improved navigation and water management for the entire region.

The name Lexfähre comes from an old ferry service that once crossed the Eider River between Wrohm and Prinzenmoor. Visitors can still sense this past connection in how the place is named and remembered locally.

The lock is best visited from April to October when it is operational for both commercial and recreational boats. Daytime visits offer the best opportunity to watch the lock in action with staff present.

This lock handles a specific challenge: it connects two sections of the Eider with different water levels, making continuous boat traffic possible along the entire route. Without this height adjustment, boats could not pass through on this stretch of river.

Location: Wrohm

GPS coordinates: 54.22240,9.43611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00