Weerdsluis, Lock and canal system in Utrecht, Netherlands
The Weerdsluis operates with a point door mechanism and flap gate, measuring 8 meters in width and 82 meters in total length.
Constructed in the mid-16th century as a floodgate, the structure was transformed into a lock in 1613 and underwent major reconstruction in 1822.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, local residents assisted in pulling ships through the canals, as regulations prohibited the use of draft horses within city walls.
From April to October, the lock operates daily between 09:00 and 20:00, requiring visitors to arrive 30 minutes before the last scheduled operation.
A fish doorbell with webcam monitoring system allows visitors to notify lock operators when fish need passage through the sluice.
Location: Utrecht
Address: Weerdsluis Bemuurde Weerd O.Z.
GPS coordinates: 52.09778,5.11444
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:15
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