Amstelsluizen
Amstel by the centre, Amsterdam (near Carré)52.36220, 4.90320
Historic lock complex on the Amstel near Carré, run by the city. It generally stands open for through-traffic; at night it is closed to flush fresh water through the canal ring, so you may meet it shut in the small hours.
How it works
Normally open, pass through
Note
Closed at night to flush the canals · city-run (14020)
How this lock runs
The gates usually stand open, so you can often pass straight through. When closed, the lock is operated 06:00 to 02:00.
Operator's notice · translated from Dutch
The gates are normally open. When closed, operated 06:00 - 02:00.
Show the original (Dutch)
Sluizen staan in de regel open. Indien gesloten bediening van 06:00 - 02:00 uur.
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Times checked 17 Jul
Official informationNearby on the water
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