Binnenhafen Brake (Unterweser)

Binnenhafen Brake (Unterweser)—the inner harbor in Brake along the Weser River Located at Brake (Unterweser), Lower Saxony, approximately 26 km upstream from the Weser’s mouth GPS: 53° 19.709′ N, 8° 29.237′ E (~53.3285 N, 8.4873 E) Harbor Layout & Navigation Connected to the Weser via a sea lock (85 × 16 m chamber), with 3.5 m tide‑independent minimum depth, rising to 5.0 m at high tide Locking by arrangement: weekdays anytime via VHF Ch 10 ("Brake Lock"); weekends at fixed times: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, and 19:00 Access by day or night: well-lit, lock entrance and grain silos aid night navigation Sport & Transient Berths Yachts up to ~13 m LOA can berth at tooth‑green‑marked guest slips on southern piers. Water and shore power, with dockside facilities: toilets, showers (in yacht club boat house), Wi‑Fi, waste disposal. Club support: Braker Ruder‑ und Segelverein manages sport moorings. Recent dredging (completed 2024–25) to increase depth from ~4.25 m to ~5.5 m, improving safe access post-lock. Lock limits: vessels must fit in 85 m × 16 m chamber; depth dependent on tide (3.5–5.0 m). Amenities & Access Urban setting: adjacent to city centre—restaurants, walking routes around harbor . Facilities: inside yacht club building—showers, toilets; two waterfront eateries nearby . Trailer and repair: slipway, mast crane, boat outfitter close; professional services via Niedersachsen Ports Contact & Booking Harbor master office (“Hafenmeister”) reachable at: Edgar Pahl: 015251554317 or Jens Schütte: 01726840835 Our harbor masters are available daily from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM or on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the harbor master's office of the boathouse. The lock can be reached via channel 10 "Brake-Lock" and by phone at 04401925263. The following lock times apply on Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, and 19:00. On weekdays, please contact Brake-Lock. Visitor berths labeled with green signs; fees apply during stay. Admission to Binnenhafen is free, but dues are collected by harbor master Tips for Transient Boats Schedule lock passage in advance—especially on weekends. Confirm draft restrictions post-dredging; depth is good, but tide still matters. Contact harbor master prior to arrival (phone during office hours). Arrive at southern piers, watch for green guest slings. Enjoy city amenities—harbor is central, vibrant, and scenic.