Slochtersluis, in Lageland: opening hours and contact
All about the Slochtersluis: 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?
Shipping times Slochtersluis
Slochtersluis
Width
6 meter | Lock length
28 meter |
Threshold depth (buiten)
1.5 meter | Threshold depth (binnen)
2.33 meter |
Take possible water level changes into account
Comment: Telephone: +31627440396
Operator present at Slochtersluis in 20 minutes after telephone contact.
Last operation, 30 minutes before closing time.
Service times this week
Last operation starts at least half an hour before end time.Working days and Holidays: between 10:00 and 18:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 10:00 and 20:00 -
On demand onlyOperating times all year
On 05-04
Last operation starts at least half an hour before end time.Working days: between 10:00 and 18:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends and Holidays: between 10:00 and 20:00 -
On demand onlyFrom 06-04 until 23-05
Last operation starts at least half an hour before end time.Working days and Holidays: between 10:00 and 18:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 10:00 and 20:00 -
On demand onlyOn 24-05
Last operation starts at least half an hour before end time.Working days: between 10:00 and 18:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends and Holidays: between 10:00 and 20:00 -
On demand onlyFrom 25-05 until 24-12
Last operation starts at least half an hour before end time.Working days and Holidays: between 10:00 and 18:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 10:00 and 20:00 -
On demand onlyFrom 25-12 until 04-04
Last operation starts at least half an hour before end time.Holidays: closed
Working days: between 10:00 and 18:00 -
On demand onlyWeekends: between 10:00 and 20:00 -
On demand onlyAdministrator
Rijkswaterstaat Rijkswaterstaat Noord-Nederland
Postbus 2301
8901 JH Leeuwarden
Administrator visiting address
Zuidersingel 3 Leeuwarden
Data updated: 21 Mei 2026, 14:03 uur
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