Södertälje kanal -The bridges Mälarbron, Slussbron and the lock at Slussen
(59-11,6N 017-37,9E) Chart 6181
The bridge Mälarbron
Double Bascule Bridge
Maximum vertical clearance if closed: 13,8 m
Maximum width: 34,9m
Merchant vessels
Daily opening of Mälarbron and Slussbron on request.
Following exceptions apply:
No opening on working days between 0730-0830 and 1600-1715.
Note that the bridges will never be opened at the same time.
To request opening contact Södertälje canal, VHF Ch, 68 or telephone +46(0)855424500
Pleasure crafts
Opening of Mälarbron
Monday - Thursday: 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1715, 1900 and 2100.
Friday: 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1715, 1900, 2000 and 2100.
Saturday - Sunday and Holidays: 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100.
Slussbron and Slussen (Peak season 1 June -31 August)
Monday - Friday: 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615, 1730, 1815, 1915, 2015, 2115
Saturday - Sunday and Holiday: 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615, 1715, 1815, 1915, 2015, 2115
Slussbron and Slussen (Start of season - 31 May and 1 September – End of the season)
Monday - Thursday: 0915, 1115, 1315, 1515, 1730, 1915, 2115
Friday: 0915, 1115, 1315, 1515, 1730, 1815, 1915, 2015, 2115
Saturday - Sunday and Holiday: 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615, 1715, 1815, 1915, 2015, 2115
The times listed above are applies to southbound vessels. Northbound vessels should coordinates with the times listed above to minimize the number of openings of the bridge. There could be some deviations to the time listed above on holidays and the day before weekends.
Further information
Northbound sailing yachts with a greater air draught then 13,8m should adjust the passage to the opening times of the bridge Mälarbron.
Detailed information is available on signs along the canal. The whole canal is supervised by camera surveillance from the maneuver tower for the Södertälje kanal. Speed limit in the canal is 6 knots. For traffic- and bridge signal information see chart 6181.
More information is given by Södertälje canal telephone +46(8)55424500 or VHF ch. 14 and ch. 68.