Lock closure in Lübz: Tourism suffers - Elde as a new discovery!

Lock closure in Lübz: Tourism suffers - Elde as a new discovery!

The lock in Lübz, which has been closed since October 2024 due to urgent repair work, is currently causing disillusionment among water hikers and boat tourism. Since this closure takes place in the middle of the high season, many operators, including Robert Bonk from Marina in Matzlow-Garwitz, are facing major challenges. He expects his sales to collapse by two thirds, even after trying to stay over water with canoe and motorboat rental, reports ndr .

The location is also tense in the port of Lübz. Dirk Reiher, operator on site, recorded over 1,300 guests in the first six months of 2024. In 2025, on the other hand, there were only 35. This shows the drastic absence of charter users who used to frequent the port. In order to maintain contact with the water world, Reiher now offers a mobile boat service, since early visits in the port are no longer profitable due to the situation.

The consequences of the blocking

The unused houseboats in the port of Lübz stand as empty witnesses to the crisis. While the hotel and restaurant "Zur Eldenburg" also suffers sharply, charter companies such as "Revier Charter" from losses between 15 and 20 percent report. The installation of new goals planned for July 16 could bring a turn, but the work will not be completed until the end of July 2025. The unexpected damage to the lock led to an extended blocking until July 31, 2025, such as PR News 24 reported.

new ways for water tourism

Cultural highlights along the Elde invite you to linger: the city of Parchim with its historic city center and the castle complex in Neustadt-Glewe offer perfect frames for historical excursions. In the past few weeks, over 20 crews have explored the Elde and report on a decelerated travel feeling and freedom on the water, despite the challenges of the lock.

The lock closure is therefore also perceived as an opportunity to revive water tourism on the Elde. Information for interested parties about tours and boat rental can be found on the website of the state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which also supports government mv .

It remains to be seen how the situation will develop. With a little luck, the repair of the lock not only brings relief for the operators, but also opens doors to new experiences on and next to the water.