All about the Westerkanaalschutsluis: 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?
Westerkanaalschutsluis
Sluisnr. 114 - Aan de noordzijde 2 openingen met een wijdte van 12m, aan de zuidzijde 1 opening met een wijdte van 15m.De sluis heeft geen schutfunctie meer en staat in de regel open. Alleen gesloten bij waterstand NAP -0,20 of minder.
Width: 12 meter, length: 166 meter.
Lock length: 155 meter.
Threshold depth downstream/outside: 3 meter, threshold depth up/inside: 3 meter.
All days, between 00:00h and 23:59h OPEN
Operating times all year round
From 01-01 until 31-12
All days, between 00:00h and 23:59h OPEN
Administrator
Gemeente Gemeente Amsterdam
Postbus 95089
1018 VN Amsterdam
Administrator visiting address
Weesperstraat 113 Amsterdam
Phone: 14020
Data updated: 16 Mei 2025, 14:03 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.
