Achterbos
Bascule bridge · Netherlands
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Achterbos is a bascule bridge (Netherlands). When closed, the clearance is 0.9 m. Through the year: 16.4. to 15.6. and 1.9. to 15.10.: 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 and 17:30 to 20:00; 16.6. to 31.8.: Mon to Thu 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 and 17:30 to 22:00, Fri to Sun 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 22:00; 16.10. to 15.4.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00, Sat 09:00 to 13:00; no service otherwise. Today: none.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 0.9 m
Location: 52° 13,44' N 004° 55,68' E
Opening times
Through the year: 16.4. to 15.6. and 1.9. to 15.10.: 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 and 17:30 to 20:00; 16.6. to 31.8.: Mon to Thu 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 and 17:30 to 22:00, Fri to Sun 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 22:00; 16.10. to 15.4.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00, Sat 09:00 to 13:00; no service otherwise
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | none |
| Mon 26/10 | 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:00 |
| Tue 27/10 | 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:00 |
| Wed 28/10 | 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:00 |
| Thu 29/10 | 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:00 |
| Fri 30/10 | 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:00 |
| Sat 31/10 | 09:00 to 13:00 |
All times in local time (Europe/Berlin).
Times: Rijkswaterstaat, Vaarweginformatie (FIS), CC0, as of 2026-09-23
Notes
- Movable bridge according to OpenStreetMap (bascule).
- Bridge operating hours according to Rijkswaterstaat (Vaarweginformatie, FIS), as of 23.09.2026.
- On request only: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00, Sat 09:00 to 13:00 (16.10. to 15.4.).
- Costs according to FIS: „Voor de Heul- en de Geuzenbrug de brugwachter oproepen door op de Heulbrug een €2,00 munt in een automaat te doen.“
- Operator (Dutch): „Voor de Gemeenlandsevaart- en de Middenweteringbrug de brugwachter oproepen d.m.v. een drukknop bij de brug. Als er na 30 minuten nog geen bediening is dan kunt u bellen met telefoonnummer 06-10709640.“
- Clearance when closed 0.9 m according to FIS.
Harbours nearby
- Zeilschool Haven Vinkeveen 1 km SE
- Jachthaven Bon 3.6 km NE
- Oude Dorp Uithoorn 6.7 km W
- Van Heusden Watersport 7.7 km SE
- WSV Ouder-Amstel 8 km N
- Jachthaven De Toekomst 8.2 km SE
- WSV Nigtevecht 8.2 km NE
- Overmeer, jachthaven 8.5 km NE
Frequently asked questions
Achterbos: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: 16.4. to 15.6. and 1.9. to 15.10.: 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 and 17:30 to 20:00; 16.6. to 31.8.: Mon to Thu 09:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 and 17:30 to 22:00, Fri to Sun 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 22:00; 16.10. to 15.4.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00, Sat 09:00 to 13:00; no service otherwise. Today: none.
Achterbos: What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 0.9 m.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/480742720, Rijkswaterstaat, Vaarweginformatie (FIS) bridge/23537413, CC0