All about the Algerasluis: service times, location and contact details. On the water map below do you see this lock complex in its immediate vicinity. On the right on this page you will find the locking times, additional information and the telephone numbers and VHF channels.
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For seasoned water sports enthusiasts it is a simple procedure, but if you are not yet experienced on the water, entering and exiting the lock can be an impressive experience. How does it work, where do you moor, what should you pay attention to?
Notices to Skippers applicable, see map and the Water Map Live app
| Width 23.5 meter | Lock length 139 meter |
| Threshold depth (buiten) 5 meter | Threshold depth (binnen) 5 meter |
| VHF-Channel 22 | Phone number 010-4506044 |
From 01-04 until 05-04
Bridge openings on call only if requested not later than 2 hours before the Volkerak sluice control via telephone number 088-7974990. Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of commercial shipping, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.From 06-04 until 26-04
Bridge openings on call only if requested not later than 2 hours before the Volkerak sluice control via telephone number 088-7974990. Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of commercial shipping, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.From 27-04 until 30-06
Bridge openings on call only if requested not later than 2 hours before the Volkerak sluice control via telephone number 088-7974990. Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of commercial shipping, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.From 01-07 until 31-08
Bridge openings on call only if requested not later than 2 hours before the Volkerak sluice control via telephone number 088-7974990. Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of commercial shipping, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.From 01-09 until 31-10
Bridge openings on call only if requested not later than 2 hours before the Volkerak sluice control via telephone number 088-7974990. Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of commercial shipping, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.From 01-11 until 31-03
Bridge openings on call only if requested not later than 2 hours before the Volkerak sluice control via telephone number 088-7974990. Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of commercial shipping, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.Administrator visiting address
Lange Kleiweg 34 Rijswijk
Phone number: 088-7970700
Data updated: 04 Februari 2026, 13:51 uur
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