All about the Nieuwe Meerschutsluis: 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?
From 01-01 until 04-01
Saturday, between 09:00h and 14:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 16:00h
From 05-01 until 11-01
Monday, between 06:00h and 23:59h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
From 12-01 until 14-12
All days, between 00:00h and 23:59h
From 15-12 until 21-12
Saturday, between 09:00h and 14:00h
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 16:00h
From 22-12 until 28-12
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 16:00h
From 29-12 until 31-12
Saturday, between 09:00h and 14:00h
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 16:00h
Administrator visiting address
Weesperstraat 113 Amsterdam
Phone: 14020
Data updated: 31 Oktober 2025, 15:10 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.
