Schleuse (Taipaleen kanava)
Lock · Taipaleen kanava · Finland
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Schleuse (Taipaleen kanava) is a lock (Taipaleen kanava, Finland). Through the year: May to October: all day; no service otherwise. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Harbour info
Lock
Locking about 30 min
Location: 62° 18,19' N 027° 54,61' E
Locking times
Through the year: May to October: all day; no service otherwise
| Day | Lockings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Sat 31/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
All times in local time (Europe/Helsinki).
Times: Väylävirasto: Canals and bridges opening hours (Sommer 2026), as of 2026-10-01
Notes
- Lock according to OpenStreetMap.
- Canal of the Saimaa deep-water route: round the clock in the main season (Väylävirasto); the authority announces the 2026 season dates depending on the ice. Permitted height 24.5 m.
Harbours nearby
- Varkauden Matkailusatama 0.2 km NE
- Käärmeniemen venesatama 1.9 km W
- Kirvesniemen laituri 2.2 km S
- Viltinrannan venesatama 2.2 km N
- Hafen (Varkaus) 2.3 km NW
- Atolantien venesatama 2.6 km E
- Messualueen venesatama 3.9 km N
- Paavalinkiven veneranta 4 km S
Frequently asked questions
Schleuse (Taipaleen kanava): What are the locking times?
Through the year: May to October: all day; no service otherwise. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/151775495, Väylävirasto: Canals and bridges opening hours (Sommer 2026)