Rapenburgersluis (Scharrebiersluis)
Rapenburgerplein, 1011 VA Amsterdam52.37010, 4.91130
City lock where the Nieuwe Herengracht meets the Oosterdok, known to most skippers as the Scharrebiersluis. The gates usually stand open; when they are closed it is operated from early morning until deep into the night.
How it works
Usually open; if closed, call 0900 9394
Open
Operated 06:00 to 02:00 when the gates are shut
How this lock runs
The gates usually stand open. When closed, operated 06:00 to 02:00.
Operator's notice · translated from Dutch where we could
Always open (no operation).
The gates are normally open. When closed, operated 06:00 - 02:00.
Show the original (Dutch)
Always open (no operation).
Sluizen staan in de regel open. Indien gesloten bediening van 06:00 - 02:00 uur.
Times checked 8 Oct
Official informationNearby on the water
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