For a transit you will always call 15 minutes in advance 06-1096 9093. For connection to the operating times of the bridges in Purmerend, request an opening at 10:45, 12:15, 14:45, 16:15 and 17:45. For connection to the operating times in Edam you will request an opening at 09:45, 11:15, 13:45, 15:15 and 16:45. In June and August an opening is possible 17:45 hours for ships towards Monnickendam or destination the Klein Westerbuitenhaven in Edam.

All days, between 09:45h and 17:45h - On demand only

 
Operating times all year round

From 01-01 until 15-04:
Call one working day in advance 06-1096 9093 on working days.

Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:50h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:45h and 17:45h - On demand only

From 16-04 until 15-10:
For a transit you will always call 15 minutes in advance 06-1096 9093. For connection to the operating times of the bridges in Purmerend, request an opening at 10:45, 12:15, 14:45, 16:15 and 17:45. For connection to the operating times in Edam you will request an opening at 09:45, 11:15, 13:45, 15:15 and 16:45. In June and August an opening is possible 17:45 hours for ships towards Monnickendam or destination the Klein Westerbuitenhaven in Edam.

All days, between 09:45h and 17:45h - On demand only

From 16-10 until 31-12:
Call one working day in advance 06-1096 9093 on working days.

Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:45h and 17:45h - On demand only

Administrator
Gemeente Edam-Volendam
Postbus 180
1130 AD Volendam

Administrator visiting address
W. van der Knoopdreef 1 Volendam
Phone: 0299-398398

Data updated: 02 September 2025, 14:59 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.

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