Westerkanaalschutsluis
Houthavens, Amsterdam-West (Westerkanaal ↔ IJ)52.38628, 4.88331
Where the Westerkanaal meets the IJ by the Houthavens in Amsterdam-West. These days it normally stands open and you simply pass through, it only closes as a flood barrier in high water.
Shared by boat MaviHow this lock runs
Doubles as a flood barrier: at high water the lock closes and locking stops.
Operator's notice · translated from Dutch where we could
Always open (no operation).
At high water and in emergencies the Westerkanaalschutsluis doubles as a flood barrier while keeping its locking function.
Show the original (Dutch)
Always open (no operation).
Bij hoogwaterstanden en calamiteiten dient de Westerkanaalschutsluis als kering, met schutfunctie.
Times checked 8 Oct
Official informationNearby on the water
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.