Water Lock, Wien

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of the best experiences that I had here. The river cruise that we took recently took us through a water lock in the river canal right in the heart of Wien.

A water lock is a devise that permit the raising and lowering of ferry, boats while passing the canal of the river, which was built for the hydroelectric purpose. On our way out of the city, the ferry had to dock for approximately 30 minutes for the water to rise to an 8 meter height. It was cool; I was all excited counting the measure ladder as the water rises.

The Weir and Lock are located behind the Nußdorf station of the Emperor Franz Joseph Railway of the 20th district.

In the next entry I will put pictures of the water lowering in order for the ferry to pass on our way back to the city.

Please do not miss this opportunity when you are in Wien.