Södertälje sluss

The Södertälje lock measures 135 meters in length and 17 meters in width, connecting Lake Mälaren with the Baltic Sea through a 5.2-kilometer canal.

First constructed in 1819 to overcome post-glacial rebound effects, the lock underwent major reconstruction in 1924 to accommodate larger vessels and increased maritime traffic.

The lock represents a critical element of Swedish maritime infrastructure, enabling commercial vessels and recreational boats to navigate between two major water bodies.

Ships can traverse a water level difference of approximately 0.6 meters between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea through this engineering structure.

The structure stands as the largest lock in Scandinavia based on permitted ship dimensions, facilitating passage for substantial maritime vessels.

Location: Södertälje Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.19292,17.63222

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:16