- Lower Finow Ship Lifting Plant celebrates its anniversary
With a grand celebration, the 90th anniversary of the operation of the Niederfinow Ship Lift will be celebrated on Saturday. The world's oldest operational ship lift is to be honored with a full-day event, the organizers announced in advance. The facility helps ships on the Oder-Havel Waterway overcome a height difference of 36 meters.
In addition to various tours, musical and dance performances are planned. In the evening, visitors can admire the festively illuminated old ship lift during a special tour.
New Facility in Operation
For some time now, the ship lift, inaugurated in 1934, has been overshadowed by the new and larger facility next door. In October 2022, a new ship lift was put into operation after a long construction period.
Visitors can also experience the new ship lift. Moreover, Saturday also marks the Day of Industrial Culture in Brandenburg, with many museums and monuments participating.
The ship lifts are a major attraction. According to the tourism company Niederfinow, they attract several hundred thousand visitors each year.
Despite the new ship lift overshadowing it, the 90-year-old Niederfinow Ship Lift continues to hold significant historical value. Understanding the history of this engineering marvel, visitors can appreciate how The history of the Niederfinow Ship Lift has played a significant role in overcoming challenges in navigating the Oder-Havel Waterway.
