Danube–Tisa–Danube Canal

The Danube-Tisa-Danube Canal is a waterway network in northern Serbia that links two major rivers across the Vojvodina region. The system includes numerous technical structures such as locks and gates that manage water flow between the Backa and Banat areas.

Planning for the canal began during the Habsburg monarchy, with initial construction of segments starting in the late 1800s. A significant dam near Novi Becej, completed between 1895 and 1899, marked a major advancement in developing this waterway network.

The waterway connects communities across the Vojvodina plain, serving as a link between different towns and their residents. Along the banks today, you can see fishing activities and local recreation that reflect how the canal shapes everyday life in the region.

The network is best explored during fair weather when the banks remain accessible and water conditions are stable. Various access points and walking paths along the waterway allow you to get close views of the water infrastructure and surrounding landscape.

The network manages flooding and irrigation through an ingenious system of locks, gates, and pumping stations that operates almost entirely behind the scenes. This hidden technical solution quietly handles water distribution across the entire region without drawing attention to itself.