Water organ and footboats at DFG Saarbrücken temporarily halted; no operation until further notice given.
In the heart of Saarbrücken, the popular water organ in the Deutsch-Französischen Garden (DFG) and the pedal boat operation have temporarily ceased due to a combination of technical and ecological issues.
The water organ, a beloved attraction for many visitors, is currently out of service due to a technical malfunction, specifically a burned-out control unit that requires replacement. Simultaneously, the pedal boat operation has been suspended due to an excess of duckweed in the water.
The stems and leaves of the duckweed are known to get caught in the paddle wheel drives of the pedal boats, blocking propulsion. This ecological issue may be the reason for the temporary closure, although the city has not explicitly stated this in the provided information.
To address the duckweed problem, the Office for Urban Greenery and Cemeteries is collaborating with the State Office for Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (LUA) to implement measures for its control.
Regarding the water organ, repair work is already underway, and the city estimates that the repairs will take several weeks. However, no new information about the reopening of the water organ and pedal boat operations in the DFG has been provided.
It is also worth noting that the Deutschmühlenweier, the natural body of water where these activities take place, is subject to nature conservation regulations. The local environmental agency or water management authority is responsible for regulating aquatic plants in this area.
The city of Saarbrücken has not specified the ecological reason for the closure in the provided information, but the strong spread of duckweed could potentially be the cause for the suspension of the pedal boat operation on the Deutschmühlenweier.
We will keep you updated on any new developments regarding the reopening of the water organ and pedal boat operations in the DFG. In the meantime, visitors are encouraged to enjoy the other attractions the garden has to offer.
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