Prins Willem Alexanderbrug, Koog aan de Zaan
Bascule bridge · Netherlands
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Prins Willem Alexanderbrug, Koog aan de Zaan is a bascule bridge (Netherlands). When closed, the clearance is 2.7 m. Through the year: April to October: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 22:00, Sat 07:00 to 19:00, Sun 09:00 to 19:00; November to March: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 22:00, Sat 07:00 to 17:00, Sun 09:00 to 12:00. Today: 09:00 to 19:00. Reachable on VHF channel 20.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 2.7 m
Width 14 m
VHF 20 · Tel. +31 75 681 6521
Location: 52° 27,47' N 004° 48,75' E
Opening times
Through the year: April to October: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 22:00, Sat 07:00 to 19:00, Sun 09:00 to 19:00; November to March: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 22:00, Sat 07:00 to 17:00, Sun 09:00 to 12:00
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 09:00 to 19:00 |
| Mon 26/10 | 06:00 to 22:00 |
| Tue 27/10 | 06:00 to 22:00 |
| Wed 28/10 | 06:00 to 22:00 |
| Thu 29/10 | 06:00 to 22:00 |
| Fri 30/10 | 06:00 to 22:00 |
| Sat 31/10 | 07:00 to 19:00 |
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.
- Operator (Dutch): „Alle bruggen worden op afstand bediend vanaf de Centrale Post in Zaandam. Aanmeldtijd voor een brugopening is tot 15 min voor einde bedientijd.“
- Clearance when closed 2.67 m according to FIS.
Harbours nearby
- Zeilvereniging De Onderlinge 1.4 km N
- Jachthaven De Hippert 3.7 km SE
- Dex-haven 4 km N
- Jachthaven "De Vlonder" 4.6 km SW
- Twiske Haven 5.2 km E
- Kokernoot 5.5 km SE
- WSV De Breek 6.6 km SE
- Watersportvereniging IJmond 7.5 km SW
Frequently asked questions
Prins Willem Alexanderbrug, Koog aan de Zaan: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: April to October: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 22:00, Sat 07:00 to 19:00, Sun 09:00 to 19:00; November to March: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 22:00, Sat 07:00 to 17:00, Sun 09:00 to 12:00. Today: 09:00 to 19:00.
Prins Willem Alexanderbrug, Koog aan de Zaan: What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 2.7 m.
Prins Willem Alexanderbrug, Koog aan de Zaan: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 20.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/2250938704, Rijkswaterstaat, Vaarweginformatie (FIS) bridge/3555, CC0