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Customs Station on the Mittelland Canal

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Customs Station on the Mittelland Canal

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  • Location: Rühen, Gifhorn, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    October 3, 2025

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    After World War II, the Mittelland Canal was a busy waterway between the Rhine and Elbe rivers. The customs station for the Mittelland Canal was built in Rühen, as all ships crossing the border to the east had to pay customs duties on their goods.

    Even today, the Mittelland Canal remains an important waterway for both local and foreign boaters. At 325.7 km, it is the longest man-made canal in Germany.
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    April 9, 2026

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    The customs station in Rühen on the Mittelland Canal is a historically significant place that played a central role, especially during the division of Germany. Ships traveling to or from the West towards Berlin (West) or the GDR were checked here.
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    Location: Rühen, Gifhorn, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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