All about the Friesesluis, Lemmer: 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?
Saturday, between 07:00h and 12:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
From 01-04 until 04-05
Saturday, between 07:00h and 22:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 09:00h and 22:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
From 05-05 until 28-05
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 22:00h
Saturday, between 07:00h and 22:00h
Sunday, between 09:00h and 22:00h
From 29-05 until 31-10
Saturday, between 07:00h and 22:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 09:00h and 22:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
From 01-11 until 31-03:
On 24/12 and 31/12 there is service until 18:00. Should these days fall on a Saturday then the service is until 12:00.
Saturday, between 07:00h and 12:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
Administrator visiting address
Visarenddreef 1 Lelystad
Phone: 0320-265265
Data updated: 31 Oktober 2025, 15:10 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.
