public tour Emssperrwerk

An impressive testament to German engineering across the Ems. The gigantic dam made of steel and concrete holds back the water of the Ems when necessary—until it is deep enough for the dream ships of Meyer Werft to make their journey from Papenburg to the open North Sea. It also protects the people behind the dikes from storm surges. Technical experts are captivated when they look inside the lock. Even technically interested laypeople are already impressed by the size and functions of the structure, which was inaugurated in 2002 by the then Prime Minister Gerhard Schröder. A visit to the Ems Lock is worthwhile, whether by car, excursion boat, traditional cutter, bicycle, or on foot.