2e Kanaalsbrug
Bascule bridge · Netherlands
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2e Kanaalsbrug is a bascule bridge (Netherlands). When closed, the clearance is 1.7 m. Through the year: 15.3. to 19.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 15:00; 20.3. to 31.5. and September: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 16:00 and 17:30 to 18:30, Sat 09:00 to 10:00, Sun 18:30 to 19:15; June to August: Thu 17:30 to 18:30, Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 16:00 and 17:30 to 18:30, Sat 09:00 to 10:00 and 18:00 to 18:30, Sun 19:45 to 20:15; October: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00 and 17:30 to 18:00, Sat 09:00 to 10:00, Sun 18:45 to 19:15; 1.11. to 14.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 15:00, Sat 18:00 to 18:30; no service otherwise. Today: 18:45. Reachable on VHF channel 78.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 1.7 m
Width 8 m
VHF 78
Location: 53° 12,02' N 005° 49,02' E
Opening times
Through the year: 15.3. to 19.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 15:00; 20.3. to 31.5. and September: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 16:00 and 17:30 to 18:30, Sat 09:00 to 10:00, Sun 18:30 to 19:15; June to August: Thu 17:30 to 18:30, Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 16:00 and 17:30 to 18:30, Sat 09:00 to 10:00 and 18:00 to 18:30, Sun 19:45 to 20:15; October: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00 and 17:30 to 18:00, Sat 09:00 to 10:00, Sun 18:45 to 19:15; 1.11. to 14.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 15:00, Sat 18:00 to 18:30; no service otherwise
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 18:45 |
| Mon 26/10 | 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00, 17:30 |
| Tue 27/10 | 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00, 17:30 |
| Wed 28/10 | 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00, 17:30 |
| Thu 29/10 | 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00, 17:30 |
| Fri 30/10 | 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00, 17:30 |
| Sat 31/10 | 09:00 to 10:00 |
All times in local time (Europe/Berlin).
Times: Rijkswaterstaat, Vaarweginformatie (FIS), CC0, as of 2026-09-23
Notes
- Movable bridge according to OpenStreetMap (opening).
- Bridge operating hours according to Rijkswaterstaat (Vaarweginformatie, FIS), as of 23.09.2026.
- On request only during part of the operating hours (details at Vaarweginformatie).
- Operator (Dutch): „Bediening uitsluitend voor bestemmingsverkeer. In betreffende periodes: Bediening op aanvraag via 06 - 11 80 91 63 (bereikbaar ma t/m vr 08.30-16.00). 2e Paasdag en 2e Pinksterdag geen bediening.“
- Operator (Dutch): „Op afroep via 06-11809163. Vrijdag, 17.30-18: reguliere bediening.“
- Clearance when closed 1.69 m according to FIS.
Harbours nearby
- Stadswerf Leeuwarden 0.8 km SW
- Leeuwarder Jachthaven 0.9 km E
- Jachthaven De Oude Potmarge 1.1 km SE
- Stadshaven (Wadden Sea and Friesland) 1.3 km NW
- Blitsaerd Haven 2.2 km N
- Watersport Twee Provinciën 2.3 km SE
- Jachthaven de Hemrik 2.3 km SE
- Jachthaven De Grote Wielen 3.7 km NE
Frequently asked questions
2e Kanaalsbrug: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: 15.3. to 19.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 15:00; 20.3. to 31.5. and September: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 16:00 and 17:30 to 18:30, Sat 09:00 to 10:00, Sun 18:30 to 19:15; June to August: Thu 17:30 to 18:30, Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 16:00 and 17:30 to 18:30, Sat 09:00 to 10:00 and 18:00 to 18:30, Sun 19:45 to 20:15; October: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00, 14:00 to 15:00 and 17:30 to 18:00, Sat 09:00 to 10:00, Sun 18:45 to 19:15; 1.11. to 14.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 15:00, Sat 18:00 to 18:30; no service otherwise. Today: 18:45.
2e Kanaalsbrug: What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 1.7 m.
2e Kanaalsbrug: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 78.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/2246184840, Rijkswaterstaat, Vaarweginformatie (FIS) bridge/54817, CC0