Breaking locks
In 1924, new Brekke locks were built, see pictures below. At the same time, they built the power plant and made a dam. The lake above was then raised by 13 meters and the locks at Krappeto came under water. Brekke locks from 1853 were originally 13.6 meters, and in 1924 were built to 26.6 meters - which made them Europe's highest continuous lock staircase.
Krappeto as a lock station was then closed, but the main house stands as an idyllic pearl in the Halden Canal.
Krappeto is owned by Jan Tolfsby's foundation, but is managed and maintained by Haldenvassdragets Kanalselskap. Rental through the Oslofjordens Friluftsråd.
The foundation's purpose is for the site to be accessible and accessible to the general public. Every other week (even-numbered weeks) the site is available as a coastal cabin.
The main building consists of two floors, where the second floor is separated from the coastal hut with a separate entrance on the opposite side of the house. The second floor is used by the foundation, and may be in use at times during the summer.
Brekke locks built in 1853
New Brekke locks built in 1924