Södertälje kanal -The bridges Mälarbron, Slussbron and the lock at Slussen
Information concerning the lock and Mälarbron. For current nautical information, see information about the southern part of the channel.
The bridge Mälarbron
Double Bascule Bridge
Vertical clearance between marks on bridge: 15,0 m, full width 13,8 m.
Horizontal clearance: 34,9 m
Nautical information
| Nov 1, 2022 until Dec 31, 2023 weekdays 1100 - 1900 LT: the fairway at 'Slussen' in Södertälje is closed for all vessels of 24 m length or above. | See Ntm 17197 (T) |
| March 30, 2022 - December 31, 2023. Weekdays (except holidays) between 1100 - 1900 LT: the fairway through Södertälje kanal and lock is closed for vessels exceeding any of the following: LOA 70 meters, beam 14 meters or draught 4,5 meters. | See Ntm 16664 (T) |
| Fewer locks in Södertälje during the summer of 2023. The work in the canal restricts everyone who passes Södertälje by leisure boat, leading to longer waiting times. Passage through the lock will take place every two hours instead of every hour according to the low season schedule September 1 - May 31. | For further information click here |
Merchant vessels
Daily opening of Mälarbron and Slussbron on request.
Following exceptions apply:
No opening on weekdays between 0730 - 0830 and 1600 - 1800.
To request opening contact Södertälje canal, VHF Ch, 68 or telephone +46(0)771 630 655.
Pleasure craft
Opening schedule for Mälarbron
| Monday - Thursday | 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1800, 1900 and 2100 |
| Friday | 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1800, 1900, 2000 and 2100 |
| Saturday - Sunday and holidays | Every full hour between 0800 - 2100 |
Slussen (The Lock)
Times below apply to southbound traffic towards Saltsjön. Northbound vessels locks immediatly after southbound.
There could be some deviations to the time listed above on holidays and the day before weekends.
June 1 - August 31
| Monday - Friday | 0915, 1115, 1315, 1515, 1715, 1915 and 2115 (Times are valid during summer 2023. See nautical information above) |
| Saturday - Sunday and holidays | 15 minutes after a full hour at 0815 - 2115 (Times are valid during summer 2023. See nautical information above) |
September 1 – May 31
| Monday - Friday | 0915, 1115, 1315, 1515, 1715, 1915 and 2115 |
| Saturday - Sunday and holidays | 15 minutes after a full hour at 0815 - 2115 |
Bridge 'Slussbron' and locking towards Lake Mälaren
The lock times may be affected due to ongoing work in the canal / lock and merchant shipping.
June 1 - August 31
| Monday - Friday | 0930, 1130, 1330, 1530, 1730, 1930 and 2130 (Times are valid during summer 2023. See nautical information above) |
| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 30 min after full hour 0830 - 2130 (Times are valid during summer 2023. See nautical information above) |
September 1 - May 31
| Monday - Friday | 0930, 1130, 1330, 1530, 1730, 1930 and 2130 |
| Saturday, Sunday and Holiday | 30 min after full hour 0830 - 2130 |
Other information
- Northbound sailing yachts with air draught exceeding 15,0m 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(0)771 630 655 or VHF ch. 14 and ch. 68.
Last updated 2023-04-04