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A canal lock is a quiet spectacle on Berlin's waterways, raising and lowering boats between different water levels. Watching a canal lock at work here is a small, satisfying pleasure by the water. This overview gathers Berlin locations tied to the city's locks.
Historic locks along the Landwehr Canal and the Spree, like the Muehlendammschleuse, let pleasure boats and barges pass through the city, often with a cafe or beer garden nearby to watch the action. The locks are part of a working network that still moves boats across Berlin. They make a pleasant stop on a canal side walk.
Browse the venues below to find a canal lock across Berlin, from historic gates to waterside cafes.
Located directly at the Tiergarten lock in Charlottenburg, where excursion boats pass by on the Landwehrkanal, lies one of Berlin's most famous beer gardens. The Schleusenkrug combines beer garden culture with a true water view, a solid grill assortment, and a history dating back to the post-war era.