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?
All about the Pieterzijl, brug, 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?
| Vertical clearance when closed 1.8 meter | Width 6 meter |
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On 05-04
A key is needed for self-service. The deposit is 35 Euro. Take / Return: Camping and port of passers-by The 4 Elements , Stroobos Nautic Stroobos, Stroobos, Fishing Museum Salt Camp and Tourist Information Point Waddenland Salt Camp.From 06-04 until 30-04
A key is needed for self-service. The deposit is 35 Euro. Take / Return: Camping and port of passers-by The 4 Elements , Stroobos Nautic Stroobos, Stroobos, Fishing Museum Salt Camp and Tourist Information Point Waddenland Salt Camp.From 01-05 until 23-05
A key is needed for self-service. The deposit is 35 Euro. Take / Return: Camping and port of passers-by The 4 Elements , Stroobos Nautic Stroobos, Stroobos, Fishing Museum Salt Camp and Tourist Information Point Waddenland Salt Camp.On 24-05
A key is needed for self-service. The deposit is 35 Euro. Take / Return: Camping and port of passers-by The 4 Elements , Stroobos Nautic Stroobos, Stroobos, Fishing Museum Salt Camp and Tourist Information Point Waddenland Salt Camp.From 25-05 until 30-09
A key is needed for self-service. The deposit is 35 Euro. Take / Return: Camping and port of passers-by The 4 Elements , Stroobos Nautic Stroobos, Stroobos, Fishing Museum Salt Camp and Tourist Information Point Waddenland Salt Camp.From 01-10 until 04-04
A key is needed for self-service. The deposit is 35 Euro. Take / Return: Camping and port of passers-by The 4 Elements , Stroobos Nautic Stroobos, Stroobos, Fishing Museum Salt Camp and Tourist Information Point Waddenland Salt Camp.Administrator visiting address
Hooiweg 9 Zuidhorn
Phone number: 14 0594
Data updated: 21 Oktober 2026, 13:20 uur
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