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Rapenburgersluis (Scharrebiersluis)

Rapenburgerplein, 1011 VA Amsterdam·52.37010, 4.91130

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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.

Call the lock

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.

Times checked 17 Jul

Official information

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  • NEMO-view canal quay (Kattenburg)Docking & Mooring · 471 m
  • Kometen Brood LoketEat & drink · 501 m

We check every spot by hand, but the water changes. Have a quick look at local signs before you tie up. More in our Terms.

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