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The Netherlands has more than 1500 movable bridges. What rules do you have to observe when passing, when do you have to wait, what do the lights mean and how do you ensure that the bridge keeper notices you?
All about the Buitenrustbrug, location, opening hours and contact details. On the water map below do you see the bridge in its immediate vicinity. On the right on this page you will find the operating times of this bridge, if available the maritime radio data and telephone numbers, and any additional instructions.
 
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The Netherlands has more than 1500 movable bridges. What rules do you have to observe when passing, when do you have to wait, what do the lights mean and how do you ensure that the bridge keeper notices you?
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| Vertical clearance when closed 2.4 meter | Width 9.8 meter |
| VHF-Channel 18 | Phone number unknown |
Currently the bridge is OPEN
Planned openings
Today: 15:19 until 15:23 (Prediction)
Today: 15:50 until 15:56 (Planned)
Today: 15:59 until 16:05 (Planned)
Today: 16:11 until 16:17 (Planned)
Today: 19:05 until 19:11 (Planned)
From 01-04 until 04-05
The city can be in or out until 10:00. (except for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 21:00) For a passage through the city, please report to the Waarderbrug or Buitenrustbrug before 20:00.From 05-05 until 13-05
The city can be in or out until 10:00. (except for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 21:00) For a passage through the city, please report to the Waarderbrug or Buitenrustbrug before 20:00.From 14-05 until 31-10
The city can be in or out until 10:00. (except for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 21:00) For a passage through the city, please report to the Waarderbrug or Buitenrustbrug before 20:00.From 01-11 until 31-03
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:15: commercial shipping: One passage from the Schoter Bridge, southward has priority. 18:30-22:00: Until 22:00 in the city, for passage through the city no later than 21:00 present for the Waarderbrug(bridge 2) or the Buitenrustbrug(bridge 8). Sat: Until 15:00 in the city, for passage through the city no later than 14:00 in front of the Waarderbrug (bridge 2) or the Buitenrustbrug (bridge 8). Limited bridge service on working days between Christmas and New Year, only operation from 09:00 - 16:00 hours.
Administrator visiting address
Spaarndamseweg 1 Haarlem
Phone number: 023-5115141
Data updated: 24 September 2026, 14:34 uur
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