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Verlaatsbrug, Leeuwarden, in Leeuwarden: opening hours and contact
All about the Verlaatsbrug, Leeuwarden, 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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Opening hours of nearby bridges
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5. Leeuwarden: Beursbrug Leeuwarden
6. Leeuwarden: Oosterbrug Leeuwarden
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8. Leeuwarden: Vrouwenpoortsbrug (photo)
9. Leeuwarden: 2e Kanaalsbrug
10. Leeuwarden: Noorderbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
11. Leeuwarden: Sint Jozefbrug
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14. Leeuwarden: Greunsspoorbrug
15. Leeuwarden: Eebrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
16. Leeuwarden: Pylkwiersterbrege
17. Leeuwarden: Van Harinxmabrug (photo)
18. Leeuwarden: Hermesbrug / Hermesbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
19. Leeuwarden: Verlaatsbrug / Verlaatsbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
20. Leeuwarden: Eebrug / Eebrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
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25. Leeuwarden: Wirdumerpoortsbrug / Wirdumerpoortsbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
26. Leeuwarden: Blokhuispoortbrug / Blokhuispoortbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
27. Leeuwarden: Oosterbrug / Oosterbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
28. Leeuwarden: Vlietsterbrug / Vlietsterbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
29. Leeuwarden: Blokhuisbrug, Leeuwarden
30. Leeuwarden: 1e Kanaalsbrug
31. Leeuwarden: Slauerhoffbrug, Leeuwarden (photo)
32. Leeuwarden: Hermesbrug (photo)
33. Ritsumasyl: Ritsumasyl, fietsbrug (photo)
34. Wergea: Palmabrege (photo)
35. Wergea: Palmabrêge / Palmabrêge, Wergea/Grou e.o. (photo)
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Marinas nearby
2. Deinum: Jachthaven Deinum (photo)
3. Leeuwarden: Jachthaven De Prinsentuin (photo)
4. Leeuwarden: Jachthaven De Grote Wielen (photo)
5. Leeuwarden: De Nieuwe Leeuwarder Jachthaven (photo)
6. Leeuwarden: Hemrik Marine (photo)
7. Leeuwarden: Jachthaven de Zwemmer
8. Leeuwarden: Watersport Twee Provinciën (photo)
9. Mantgum: Passantenhaven Mantgum
10. Weidum: Hotel/Restaurant Weidumerhout
Bridge times Verlaatsbrug,-Leeuwarden
Verlaatsbrug, Leeuwarden
| Vertical clearance when closed 1.3 meter | Width 7.98 meter |
Note: vertical clearance compared to Kanaalpeil (-0.52 meters wrt NAP). take possible water level changes into account
| VHF-Channel 78 | Phone number unknown |
Comment: The Saint Joseph Bridge is operated locally.
Applications from the Noorderbrug via VHF 78.
Service times this week
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00 and 19:00-20:00: Only commercial shipping On request via 058 - 29 25 888 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.
Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Weekends: between 09:00 and 12:00
Working days: between 09:00 and 16:00
Weekends: between 13:00 and 16:15
Weekends: between 17:15 and 19:00
Working days: between 18:00 and 19:00
Working days: between 19:00 and 20:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Operating times all year
From 20-03 until 26-04
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00 and 19:00-20:00: Only commercial shipping On request via 058 - 29 25 888 (accessible from 08:30-1600) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested. King's Day and Ascension Day regular ministry.Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Weekends and Holidays: between 09:00 and 12:00
Working days: between 09:00 and 16:00
Weekends and Holidays: between 13:00 and 16:15
Weekends and Holidays: between 17:15 and 19:00
Working days: between 18:00 and 19:00
Working days: between 19:00 and 20:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
From 27-04 until 23-05
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00 and 19:00-20:00: Only commercial shipping On request via 058 - 29 25 888 (accessible from 08:30-1600) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested. King's Day and Ascension Day regular ministry.Working days and Holidays: between 06:00 and 07:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Weekends: between 09:00 and 12:00
Working days and Holidays: between 09:00 and 16:00
Weekends: between 13:00 and 16:15
Weekends: between 17:15 and 19:00
Working days and Holidays: between 18:00 and 19:00
Working days and Holidays: between 19:00 and 20:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
From 24-05 until 31-05
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00 and 19:00-20:00: Only commercial shipping On request via 058 - 29 25 888 (accessible from 08:30-1600) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested. King's Day and Ascension Day regular ministry.Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Weekends and Holidays: between 09:00 and 12:00
Working days: between 09:00 and 16:00
Weekends and Holidays: between 13:00 and 16:15
Weekends and Holidays: between 17:15 and 19:00
Working days: between 18:00 and 19:00
Working days: between 19:00 and 20:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
From 01-06 until 31-08
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00: Only commercial shipping On request via 058 - 29 25 888 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Weekends: between 09:00 and 12:00
Working days: between 09:00 and 16:00
Weekends: between 13:00 and 16:15
Weekends: between 17:15 and 20:00
Working days: between 18:00 and 20:00
From 01-09 until 31-10
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00 and 19:00-20:00: Only commercial shipping On request via 058 - 29 25 888 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Weekends: between 09:00 and 12:00
Working days: between 09:00 and 16:00
Weekends: between 13:00 and 16:15
Weekends: between 17:15 and 19:00
Working days: between 18:00 and 19:00
Working days: between 19:00 and 20:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
From 01-11 until 19-03
Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00 and 18:00-19:00: commercial shipping On request only via 058 - 29 25 888. Mon to Fri: 09:00-16:00 and Sat: 09:00-17:00: On request via 058 - 29 25 888 (both accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.Sunday and Holidays: closed
Working days: between 06:00 and 07:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Working days: between 09:00 and 16:00 - On demand only
Saturday: between 09:00 and 17:00 - On demand only
Working days: between 18:00 and 19:00 - Commercial shipping On demand only
Administrator
Gemeente Leeuwarden
Postbus 21000
8900 JA Leeuwarden
Administrator visiting address
Oldehoofsterkerkhof 2 Leeuwarden
Phone number: 058-2338888
Data updated: 21 Oktober 2026, 09:33 uur
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