The Sashuis Lock House

The Sashuis, the former lock house of Bruges

Near the Minnewater park, a small building of pure Flemish style appears as if by magic: the Sashuis, the former lock house. The Bruges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this discreet but essential building, which recalls the role of water in the history of the city.

The regulation of the waters of Bruges

The Sashuis, or lock house, regulated the waters of the canals of Bruges for centuries, until a recent era. This small Flemish-style building testifies to the ingenuity with which the city mastered water, a central element of its history and its prosperity. Located near the Minnewater park, it recalls the intimate bond between Bruges and its canals.

What to see

You admire the typically Flemish outline of the lock house, in a green setting near the Minnewater park. The building, full of history, recalls the vital role of water management in Bruges. It is a charming stop, to be discovered during a walk towards the south of the old town and the Lake of Love.

Practical information

The Sashuis lies near the Minnewater park, to the south of the old town of Bruges, reachable on foot. The building is discovered from the outside, in its green setting; its current uses may condition access inside. On the level, it fits into a walk towards the Lake of Love and the beguinage.

What was the Sashuis used for?

This former lock house regulated the waters of the canals of Bruges, until a recent era, recalling the central role of water in the city.

Where is the Sashuis?

Near the Minnewater park, to the south of the old town of Bruges, in a green setting close to the Lake of Love.