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Eider Barrage (Eider-Sperrwerk)

Eider Barrage (Eider-Sperrwerk)

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Eider Barrage (Eider-Sperrwerk)

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Location: Wesselburenerkoog, Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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1. Büsum Lighthouse – Sheep on the North Sea Dike loop from Wesselburen

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2. Eider Barrage (Eider-Sperrwerk) – Tönning Harbour loop from Büsum

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3. Eider Barrage (Eider-Sperrwerk) loop from Bad St. Peter-Ording

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Inna

July 23, 2018

This huge barrier prevents water from flooding the hinterland during storm surges. A cycle path runs right on top of it.

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Xray2307

February 18, 2017

The barrage is interesting because of the technology alone. After the storm surge in Hamburg had also affected nearby Tönning in 1962, raising the dikes or a barrage was up for discussion and the decision was made to use the barrage. Construction began in 1967. At that time, the construction costs were very high at around 170 million marks. Furthermore, the barrage is also known for its colonies of several thousand birds, which also like to attack visitors if they get too close if there are disturbances in the breeding season.

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fskcarlo

September 20, 2019

The Eidersperrwerk mainly serves the storm surge protection and fulfilled its duties since 1973. It is a very imposing structure, but the huge gates give an idea of the tremendous power of the water during a storm surge. Each gate alone weighs 250 tons and is 40m long!

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Markus aka Grunemer

June 25, 2018

The barrage with its gigantic gates and the bascule bridge are a remarkable marvel of technology

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Stefan

February 10, 2019

By means of the lock ships can bypass the barrage. So that even large sailors can pass, the bascule bridge was furnished.

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Bjoern

September 22, 2017

Imposing structure: Five low-level gates, each 40 meters long, allow the Eiderwasser to flow into the North Sea at low tide and the North Sea water into the Eider at high tide. Next to it is a 75 meter long and 13 meter wide chamber lock, through which ships from the adjoining harbor come to the North Sea. The barrage consists of two separate rows with five gates each. Between the gates, a road leads through, protected by a 236 meter long tunnel. Above the tunnel is a footpath that offers good views of the west coast and the Eider. Also executed with double gates is a lock-up affiliated lock for shipping on the Eider. Together with the also newly built dike, the barrage is 4.9 kilometers long, is 8.5 meters above sea level and 7 meters above the mean tidal high water.

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Pulp-Fiction

October 5, 2022

Five gates, each 40 meters long, allow the Eider water to flow into the North Sea at low tide and into the Eider at high tide. They protect the hinterland from flooding

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Frank aus Bliesheim

May 2, 2017

Here the open sea is held back. There is a nice view from the dam.

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Joachim

October 6, 2022

A great building that you absolutely have to see when you are in the north.

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Fastcat

July 19, 2018

The bascule bridge often goes into operation. Whenever an excursion boat travels to the North Sea, the mainland traffic is briefly shut down.

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Saprapolhec

March 13, 2018

The rivers in the north of Germany have floogates to stop the tidal water flow to the rivers and to maintain the river levels. These rivers are all used heavily for water traffic. The Eidersperrwerk is one of the largest of these river gates.

Bernd

September 20, 2017

The Eidersperrwerk is one of the most famous sights in Schleswig-Holstein. The largest protection structure on the German coast was inaugurated in March 1973 and is to protect in storm surges from flowing into the Eider masses of water. In the event of a threatening storm surge, several gates can now be closed to block the way for the water in the Eider. The Eider Barrage is a popular destination.

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Britta

December 9, 2016

Again and again an exciting goal to be blown by the wind or terns to watch

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June 14, 2020

Every time you visit, there is something new to discover. In spring e.g. the brood and the chickens of the black-headed gulls.

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Stephan

August 20, 2021

The Eider barrage is always a highlight, great technology, great views and always the first and best fish sandwich on the way to SPO

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Pulp-Fiction

May 17, 2022

Eider barrage, Wesselburenerkoog
The Eider meanders 188 kilometers through Schleswig-Holstein before it flows into the North Sea. The barrage in Wesselburenerkoog is one of the largest coastal protection structures in Europe and always has a great attraction for tourists and locals.
The imposing Eider barrier, also known as the Eider dam, is one of the largest coastal protection projects in Europe and has had a strong appeal for over 40 years. It ensures shipping traffic between the Eider and the North Sea, drains the marsh but above all protects it from storm surges. Five huge double gates, each weighing 250 tons, ensure a regulated flow of water between the inland port and the sea. A 25 meter long lock with a bascule bridge for car traffic ensures the water level balance between the inland port and the North Sea and regulates shipping traffic on the Eider and North Sea. Cutters, excursion boats and private boats that steer to or from Tönning have to go through here.
Excursions to the seals with sea animal catch are also possible from here. The tunnel of the Eider barrage is used by car traffic and must therefore be driven through. The bridge can be crossed by pedestrians and cyclists.
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Many a visitor to the Eider barrier will be surprised when they visit Germany's largest coastal protection structure in May and June: they are greeted by busy flight operations and a chorus of several hundred voices. The cause is a mixed breeding colony of several hundred arctic terns and black-headed gulls that formed directly at the barrier, on the dam to the south. The seabirds have chosen a rather unusual breeding ground - they usually prefer remote areas that are safe from disturbance. But here they have gotten used to the crowds of visitors and don't let them bother them. In addition, they have a certain protection, since the breeding area is fenced in and may not be entered. However, some caution should be exercised, as it can happen that the seabirds find a visitor too intrusive and attack him.

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The snack bar is not the first address - but it fills you up and there is also something to drink. Sockets for pedelec chargers are non-existent!

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Mapf

July 26, 2021

After Tönning was hit by the Hamburg storm surge in 1962, it was considered whether the dykes on the banks of the Eider should be raised or a barrage should be built at the mouth. The decision was made to use the barrage. Construction began in 1967 (Wikipedia).

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Pulp-Fiction

May 17, 2022

Always an eye-catcher - also the bird colony.....Warning, they sometimes attack the head - especially during the breeding season

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wgrabbe

October 14, 2019

The design of the barrage is very impressive.

If you consider that the pressure of the sea with the barrage closed shifts the massive concrete foundations by several millimeters: How can you better recognize the forces of nature?

Interesting is the function of the Siel operation, which prevents the level of the Eider from rising extremely during flooding: a technology that the Frisians developed as early as the 11th century.

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September 22, 2022

Barrier from the North Sea to the river Eider, with a movable bridge

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January 28, 2017

In recent years, all metal planks and bulkheads on the 40-year-old barrage have been renovated.
The barrier is considered one of the largest coastal protection structures in Europe.

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M. Endspurt

June 1, 2016

On the Dithmarscher side is in the parking lot a snack and souvenir shop.

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Karl-Heinz Sp.

May 15, 2017

good place for a rest and an interesting techn. Plant that is also suitable as a photo subject.

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Janine&Björn

September 10, 2018

Always worth a stop. Great technology.

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1. Büsum Lighthouse – Sheep on the North Sea Dike loop from Wesselburen

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