Sluis Gaarkeuken

Sluis Gaarkeuken is a canal lock in Zuidhorn that connects two waterway systems with different water levels. The structure provides a passage for boats moving between the Friese boezem and the Van Starkenborgh canal network.

The lock was built as part of the Lemmer-Delfzijl water route to support inland navigation across the provinces. Since its completion, it has served as a vital passage for regional boat traffic.

The lock connects two different water systems and reflects how people in this area manage and control water flow. It remains part of the daily infrastructure that allows vessels to move between water levels that would otherwise be separated.

Boaters should be prepared for the different water levels on each side of the lock and use the proper communication channel when approaching. Plan your passage during regular operating hours when the lock functions most reliably.

Vessels use a specific marine radio channel to communicate before entering the lock. This coordination system ensures that all boat traffic moves through the passage smoothly and safely.