The high-wire trolley chain ferry is powered by an electric motor and connects Schweringen and Gandesbergen.
The history of the ferry dates back to the 16th century. After a flood, the Weser changed its course. The farmers could no longer get to their fields on the other side of the Weser. Originally, a ferry was used to cross the Weser, later there was a yaw rope ferry. After the construction of the lock in Drakenburg in the 1950s, the current was no longer sufficient to operate the yaw rope ferry. It was initially fitted with an auxiliary motor until it was replaced by a new high-wire wagon chain ferry in 2000. The ferry is powered by an electric motor.
In the past, this "exotic" Weser crossing was mainly used by the Schweringen farmers with agricultural land to the east of the river to handle the necessary agricultural traffic, but nowadays it is increasingly cyclists and other people motivated by tourism who like to use the opportunity of a "romantic" river crossing more and more often.
The Weser ferry in Schweringen is the last wagon ferry on the Middle Weser to be powered by an electric motor (mains connection).
NOTE:
- Cars and agricultural vehicles are transported without restriction.
- Trucks are only transported up to a permissible total weight of 12 tons.
- Use of the ferry is at your own risk.
- Special rates apply for the extended ferry times.
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