öffentliche Führung Emssperrwerk

An impressive example of German engineering right across the Ems. The gigantic wall of steel and concrete dams up the water of the Ems when necessary - until it is deep enough for the dream ships of the Meyer shipyard on their journey from Papenburg to the open North Sea. And it protects the people behind the dykes from storm surges. For technical experts, a look inside the barrage is heart-warming. Laymen with an interest in technology will be impressed by the dimensions and functions of the structure, which was put into operation in 2002 by the then Minister President Gerhard Schröder. A visit to the Ems barrage is worthwhile, whether by car, excursion steamer, traditional cutter, bicycle or on foot.