Houtribsluizen, Lock system and municipal monument in Lelystad, Netherlands.
Houtribsluizen is a lock complex in Lelystad that guides boats between two major water bodies with different water levels. The system has multiple chambers designed to handle traffic safely and efficiently throughout the year.
The locks were built in the early 1970s as essential infrastructure for water management in the region. They were constructed to enable boat traffic between two connected water bodies.
The lock system represents Dutch engineering expertise in water management, earning recognition as a municipal monument for its technical and architectural value.
Visitors can watch the locks in operation from viewpoints nearby and observe boats passing through the system. The best time to see activity is during daytime hours when water traffic is most common.
Each lock chamber maintains a consistent curb depth of 3.5 meters on both upper and lower sections, enabling precise water level control.
Location: Lelystad
GPS coordinates: 52.52763,5.43437
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43
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