Den Ophef, in Tilburg: opening hours and contact

All about the Den Ophef, 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.

 


 

Open the Water Map for Tilburg in full window

 

Opening hours of nearby bridges

1. Biest: Brug Biesthoutakker (photo)
2. Tilburg: Brug Heikantsebaan
3. Tilburg: Brug Enschotsestraat (photo)
4. Tilburg: Brug Oisterwijksebaan (photo)
5. Tilburg: Brug Waalstraat
6. Tilburg: Prinsenhoeven (photo)
7. Tilburg: Brug Lijnsheike
8. Tilburg: Trappistenbrug (photo)
9. Tilburg: Brug Bosscheweg (photo)
10. Tilburg: Brug Dr. Deelenlaan

 

More information

How does crossing a movable bridge work?

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?

 

Marinas nearby

1. Tilburg: Gemeente Tilburg Piushaven (photo)
2. Tilburg: Tilburgse Watersportvereniging

 

Waterkaart Live app: veelgestelde vragen

We hebben Waterkaart Live zo logisch en helder als mogelijk opgezet, toch kan het altijd zijn dat je vragen hebt bij een bepaalde optie, of hoe de app werkt. We hebben de meestgestelde vragen in dit artikel opgenomen, misschien staat die van jou er ook bij! Deutsche Version …


Fraaie nieuwe basiskaart en actuele waterdieptes

Waterkaart Live is voorzien van een prachtige nieuwe basiskaart met enorm veel waterdiepteinformatie. Dit is hoe je deze gegevens op de verschillende wateren interpreteert. Deutsche Version 🇩🇪 | English version 🇬🇧 De gegevens in de getijdengebieden komen …


Nieuw: Routetracking via de website

Via de Waterkaart Live apps kun je natuurlijk je locatie op de kaart bekijken en volgen. Dat kan nu ook met met waterkaart.net, óók met externe GPS-ontvangers. De nieuwe GPS-trackingfunctie vind je rechtsboven in het kaartvenster. Om deze functie te kunnen gebruiken is een …


 

Bridge times Den-Ophef

Den Ophef

Vertical clearance when closed
1.1 meter
Width
9 meter
Note: vertical clearance compared to Kanaalpeil (0 meters wrt NAP). take possible water level changes into account

Service times this week

Authorisation holders only. No service for others.
All days and Holidays: closed


Operating times all year

On 03-04

All days and Holidays: between 09:00 and 17:00

On 04-04

Authorisation holders only. No service for others.
All days and Holidays: closed

From 05-04 until 18-04

Authorisation holders only. No service for others.
All days: closed
Holidays: between 09:00 and 17:00

From 19-04 until 13-05

The operating times of Den Opheus are, depending on outgoing or incoming traffic, 10 minutes before or 10 minutes after the operation of the bridge Princenhoeven. This is because the bridge Den Ophef is still operated manually and the bridgekeeper has to operate via a panel in the bridgekeeper's cottage before or after the turnbridge operation. Outside the passerby season, bridges run only on request for winterers, permanent beams and events.
Working days: between 09:00 and 18:00
Weekends and Holidays: between 09:00 and 17:00

From 14-05 until 23-05

The operating times of Den Opheus are, depending on outgoing or incoming traffic, 10 minutes before or 10 minutes after the operation of the bridge Princenhoeven. This is because the bridge Den Ophef is still operated manually and the bridgekeeper has to operate via a panel in the bridgekeeper's cottage before or after the turnbridge operation. Outside the passerby season, bridges run only on request for winterers, permanent beams and events.
Working days and Holidays: between 09:00 and 18:00
Weekends: between 09:00 and 17:00

From 24-05 until 21-09

The operating times of Den Opheus are, depending on outgoing or incoming traffic, 10 minutes before or 10 minutes after the operation of the bridge Princenhoeven. This is because the bridge Den Ophef is still operated manually and the bridgekeeper has to operate via a panel in the bridgekeeper's cottage before or after the turnbridge operation. Outside the passerby season, bridges run only on request for winterers, permanent beams and events.
Working days: between 09:00 and 18:00
Weekends and Holidays: between 09:00 and 17:00

From 22-09 until 02-04

Authorisation holders only. No service for others.
All days and Holidays: closed

Foto Den Ophef
Foto: Menno van Beelen


Administrator

Gemeente Tilburg
Postbus 90155
5000 LH Tilburg

Administrator visiting address
Stadhuisplein 130 Tilburg
Phone number: 013-5429440

Data updated: 13 Januari 2026, 09:30 uur

Klopt er iets niet? Meld het de Vaarmelder.

 

 

Download the app

Always have the current bridge and lock times at hand? With the Water Map Live app you stay informed.

Screenshot app Water Map Live

Download the app for iOS or Android and try this for free.

About Water Map Live

Water Map Live is the water website and app for the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and large parts of Europe. Here you will find the most important information that you need as a nautical professional, water sports enthusiast, swimmer, water lover or weather enthusiast. Fast and complete.

Do you have good ideas or suggestions, do you want to collaborate or reuse data? Let us know, we'd love to hear from you!
 
Water Map Live for free in your website

Want to know more about Water Map Live?
Surfcheck / Waterkaart Live
Rijn en Schiekade 115 F
2311 AS Leiden (NL)
Get in touch
Kvk: 61380431

post@waterkaart.net
 
Frequently asked questions

Download Water Map Live
Download Water Map Live
 
Download Water Map Live, the app for Android   Download Water Map Live, the app for iPhone and iPad