Weir and lock complex Borgharen

The weir and lock complex at Borgharen is a water management facility on the Meuse River just south of Maastricht. The structure includes a fixed dam that controls water levels and an adjacent lock chamber that allows boats to move between different water elevations.

The complex was built in the 1930s to manage river transport and prevent flooding along the Meuse. It received national heritage protection status in 1997 when designated as a Rijksmonument.

The installation represents Dutch river engineering and stands as a reminder of how water management shapes daily life in this region. Visitors can observe how boats navigate through the lock and understand the practical relationship between people and river flow here.

The complex sits on the southern edge of Maastricht along the Meuse and is visible from nearby paths and viewpoints. You can watch the lock operation when boats pass through, which happens regularly throughout the day depending on river traffic.

The lock operation here offers a rare chance to watch the water-filling and emptying process directly when boats pass through. This visible demonstration of water management makes it easy to understand how the system actually works in practice.

Location: Maastricht

Address: Sluisdijk

GPS coordinates: 50.86896,5.69704

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13