Schleuse Herne-Ost, Twin canal lock in Herne, Germany

Schleuse Herne-Ost is a canal lock on the Rhine-Herne Canal with twin chambers designed to move boats between water levels that differ significantly in height. Each chamber accommodates commercial vessels and pleasure boats traveling through this major waterway.

The lock was built in the early 20th century as part of a new canal system designed to connect industrial regions by water. Major renovation work took place decades later to modernize the structure and keep it functional for contemporary shipping needs.

The upper basin was the canal harbour of the former Friedrich der Große colliery and is now used as a marina, known locally as the Herner Meer. At the end of the mole between the lock entrance and the marina stands Bogomir Ecker's sculpture Reemrenreh, installed for Emscherkunst.2010 during the Ruhr's European Capital of Culture year.

You can watch the lock operate from public areas along the canal as boats pass through and water levels shift. The best views are from designated spots on the bank where you can observe the entire process without obstruction.

The wide upper basin was once the canal harbour of the Friedrich der Große colliery, now used as the Herne-Ost marina and nicknamed the "Herner Meer". At the end of the mole between the lock entrance and the marina stands Bogomir Ecker's sculpture Reemrenreh, installed for Emscherkunst.2010 during the Ruhr's European Capital of Culture year.