Delflandse Buitensluis, in Vlaardingen: opening hours and contact
All about the Delflandse Buitensluis: 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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More information
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?
Shipping times Delflandse Buitensluis
Delflandse Buitensluis
Width
8 meter | Lock length
48 meter |
Threshold depth (buiten)
3.2 meter | Threshold depth (binnen)
3.8 meter |
Take possible water level changes into account
Comment: Request bridge opening at least an hour before at Havendienst gemeente Vlaardingen, tel: 010-2484333, or radio channel 20.
Water resistance above NAP+2.00m and below NAP-1.00m. Princess Juliana Bridge is operated remotely.
Service times this week
Working days and Holidays: between 08:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 08:00 and 10:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 15:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyOperating times all year
From 01-01 until 31-03
Working days and Holidays: between 08:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 08:00 and 10:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 15:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyFrom 01-04 until 31-10
All days: between 08:00 and 20:00 -
On demand onlyFrom 01-11 until 25-12
Working days and Holidays: between 08:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 08:00 and 10:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 15:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyFrom 26-12 until 31-12
Working days: between 08:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends and Holidays: between 08:00 and 10:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends and Holidays: between 15:00 and 17:00 -
On demand onlyAdministrator
Gemeente Gemeente Vlaardingen
Postbus 1002
3130 EB Vlaardingen
Administrator visiting address
Westnieuwland 6 Vlaardingen
Phone number: 010-2484000
Data updated: 19 Februari 2026, 12:33 uur
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