Schleuse Fürstenberg/Havel

Schleuse Fürstenberg is a navigation lock along the Upper Havel Waterway that connects two lakes and allows boats to move between different water levels. The structure spans roughly 46 meters in length and just under 11 meters in width, operated remotely from a central control point.

The lock was constructed in the 1830s to improve navigation along the Havel and transport goods between lakes. A comprehensive overhaul took place in 2009 to ensure its functionality for modern vessels.

The lock serves as a gathering point where recreational boaters and kayakers meet and share the waterway on their journeys. Today it functions as part of the fabric of water-based leisure in the region, with visitors regularly passing through on seasonal outings.

The lock operates as a self-service facility, meaning boat operators can open and close it without staff assistance. Visitors should expect wait times, particularly during warmer months when recreational boaters are most active.

The lock was originally built to transport timber and coal before later becoming a hub for holiday boaters. This shift shows how the Havel transformed from a commercial route to a leisure waterway.

Location: Fürstenberg/Havel

GPS coordinates: 53.18134,13.14544

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43