All about the Sluishuissluis: 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:
From Mon to Free 08:00 to 16:00 and Sat 09:00 to 14:00 occupancy present
If you do not hear a request, call 0900 - 9394
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 31-03:
From Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:00 and Sat and so from 10:00 to 18:00
If you do not hear a request, call 0900 - 9394
Saturday, Sunday, between 08:00h and 10:00h - On demand only
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 18:00h and 23:59h - On demand only
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:00h
Working days, between 16:00h and 23:59h - On demand only
From 01-04 until 31-10
All days, between 08:00h and 23:59h
From 01-11 until 14-12:
From Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:00 and Sat and so from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday, Sunday, between 08:00h and 10:00h - On demand only
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 18:00h and 23:59h - On demand only
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:00h
Working days, between 16:00h and 23:59h - On demand only
From 15-12 until 21-12:
From Mon to Free 08:00 to 16:00 and Sat 09:00 to 14:00 occupancy present
If you do not hear a request, call 0900 - 9394
Saturday, between 09:00h and 14:00h
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:00h
Working days, between 16:00h and 23:59h - On demand only
From 22-12 until 28-12:
From Mon to Free 09:00 to 16:00 occupancy present
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:
From Mon to Free 08:00 to 16:00 and Sat 09:00 to 14:00 occupancy present
If you do not hear a request, call 0900 - 9394
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
Korte Ouderkerkerdijk 7 Amsterdam
Phone: 0900-9394
Data updated: 20 Oktober 2025, 14:15 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.
