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Besucherplattform Schleuse Nürnberg

Discover engineering at the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal

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The viewing platform at the Nuremberg Lock offers insights into the engineering marvels of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. Located northwest of the Nuremberg Port, the lock was constructed between 1968 and 1971 and opened on October 30, 1970. It features a water-saving lock with three basins situated southwest of the lock chamber.

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The lock was opened in 1970, a year before its completion.

Guided Story

From this vantage point, you can observe the impressive structure of the Nuremberg Lock, an integral part of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. Constructed between 1968 and 1971, it officially opened on October 30, 1970. This lock is notable for its water-saving design, featuring three basins located southwest of the lock chamber. If you look to the south, you might catch a glimpse of the buildings in Nuremberg-Eibach, situated about 925 meters away. To the east, nearly a kilometer off, are the monuments of the Ludwig-Donau-Main Canal and Treidelstein 110. This viewpoint offers a fascinating insight into the engineering achievements realized in this region.