--- title: "Schiffermast des Schifferverein Hol fast" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/schiffermast-des-schifferverein-hol-fast" description: "In February 1949, 12 bargemen from Minden and the surrounding area founded the association.The majority of them were employed by the federal towing company or in Weser shipping.The names of these colleagues were:Wilhelm BernauFridolin GroteHeinrich Gehrke sen.Heinrich Gehrke jun.Karl GehrkeKarl HormannWilhelm KüsterWilhelm LanghansErnst and Wilhelm NiemannKarl SiegmannRudolf VolkmannAs a symbol of adherence to tradition, to our profession and to the camaraderie among colleagues, the name \"Hol fast\" was chosen.Tugboat shipping on the Weser and the canals was in full bloom. The canal overpass and the Kaiser Wilhelm monument at the Porta were chosen as symbols for the association's flag.All skippers in possession of civil rights were allowed to become members of the association. The first chairman4 was Fridolin Grote.The first club flag was ceremoniously consecrated in 1953.In 1957, the Eigene Mastanlage at the junction of the Mittellandkanal and the Schachtschleuse was ceremoniously inaugurated in the presence of the mayor and several city councillors as well as many guests." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2320369/15209efe5495e8fe77fa4455290c4198cc16680db48dd0f30e164dfaf95d80fb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Schiffermast des Schifferverein Hol fast ======================================== - Vantage point/Observation tower - Shipping/Port - Information point - channel - Visitor centre - Nature discovery trail Das Bild zeigt den Schiffermast Hol fast. **Schiffermast des Schifferverein Hol fast e.V. The Schiffermast is an attraction on the Wasserstraßenkreuz adventure trail.** In February 1949, 12 bargemen from Minden and the surrounding area founded the association. The majority of them were employed by the federal towing company or in Weser shipping. The names of these colleagues were: Wilhelm Bernau Fridolin Grote Heinrich Gehrke sen. Heinrich Gehrke jun. Karl Gehrke Karl Hormann Wilhelm Küster Wilhelm Langhans Ernst and Wilhelm Niemann Karl Siegmann Rudolf Volkmann As a symbol of adherence to tradition, to our profession and to the camaraderie among colleagues, the name "Hol fast" was chosen. Tugboat shipping on the Weser and the canals was in full bloom. The canal overpass and the Kaiser Wilhelm monument at the Porta were chosen as symbols for the association's flag. All skippers in possession of civil rights were allowed to become members of the association. The first chairman4 was Fridolin Grote. The first club flag was ceremoniously consecrated in 1953. In 1957, the Eigene Mastanlage at the junction of the Mittellandkanal and the Schachtschleuse was ceremoniously inaugurated in the presence of the mayor and several city councillors as well as many guests. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Pet allowed - for Children of all Ages - Suitable for Pushchair Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Access to Hol-Fast-Platz is possible from Sympherstraße. However, this is a footpath. Read more Contact person S.V. "Hol fast"e.V. MindenAn der Dorfeiche 5 32429 Minden License (master data) Minden Marketing GmbH - Tourist-Information This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Other - Other - Other - Food & Beverage - restaurant - restaurant - restaurant - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel garni - Holiday apartment - Place of interest - Monument - Shipping/Port - Shipping/Port - Tours 5.03 km - Themed trail 3.98 km - Themed trail 2.92 km - Themed trail Contact Hol-Fast-Platz 32425 Minden