Bolzum lock

Bolzum lock is a water control structure in the Hanover region that allows boats to move between different water levels along the Mittellandkanal and its branch routes. The installation includes a lock chamber with gates at both ends that boats pass through slowly while the water level adjusts to match the next section of the waterway.

The lock was built between 2003 and 2007 to accommodate larger motorboats on the canal. This construction was part of a wider expansion of the Mittellandkanal to improve inland shipping in the region.

The facility represents a meeting point where visitors observe the technical operation of water level management and vessel passage through the lock system.

The best spots to watch the lock operation are from the towpaths that run along the canal. Visitors should note that the lock typically has less traffic during early mornings and late evenings.

The original lock structure was preserved and stands as a protected technical building, even though a new bridge now passes through its outer gates. This mix of historical substance and modern infrastructure makes the site an interesting example of how older facilities can be adapted to new demands.

Location: Hanover region

GPS coordinates: 52.30170,9.95778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42