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 Venserbrug, 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 0.9 meter | Width 9.5 meter |
| VHF-Channel - | Phone number 020-6990838 / 0642-919862 |
From 01-04 until 04-05
Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00From 05-05 until 13-05
Working days and Holidays: between 06:00 and 07:00From 14-05 until 31-10
Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00From 01-11 until 31-03
On 24 and 31 Dec service until 4 p.m.
Administrator visiting address
D. J. den Hartoglaan 1 Diemen
Phone number: 020-6996868
Data updated: 21 Oktober 2026, 13:20 uur
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