Brekke sluser, Lock system in Halden, Norway
Brekke sluser is a lock system comprising four chambers on the Halden Canal in Norway. The structure raises and lowers boats to navigate a total elevation change of around 27 meters between water levels.
Canal inspector Engebret Soot began construction in 1852 as part of the Halden Canal project to transport timber. A hydroelectric power station was later added beside the locks in 1924 to harness the same water system.
The locks represent a significant engineering achievement and continue to facilitate water transportation between Tistedal and Skulerud over 80 kilometers.
The best time to visit is during the summer months when the waterway is actively used. Detailed maps of the canal system are available at the Halden tourist office to help you navigate the waterway.
This lock system forms the highest continuous lock stairway in Europe with four successive chambers operating together. Watching boats gradually rise through each chamber is often the main reason visitors come to observe the structure.
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