De Hefbrug Gouwsluis Alphen
The Hefbrug at the Gouwsluis in Alphen is an iconic work of industrial architecture from 1927 on the Meuse. This fully functional bascule bridge is still in operation and is considered a masterpiece of Dutch engineering.
About this place
The Hefbrug at the Gouwsluis in Alphen is an iconic work of industrial architecture from 1927 on the Meuse. This fully functional bascule bridge is still in operation and is considered a masterpiece of Dutch engineering.
Plan your visit
Practical information & emergency numbers
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🚨 Emergency & Police
- General emergency (police/fire/ambulance) 112
- Police (non-urgent) 0900-8844
- International emergency line 112
🗺️ Tourist Information
- Rotterdam Tourist Information (VVV) rotterdam.info
- VVV Central Station — Stationsplein 20, daily 09:30–18:00
- VVV Hoek van Holland — Stationsweg 11, daily 09:30–17:00
🏥 City Hall & Medical
- City of Rotterdam (general inquiries) 0800-1545 (free)
- GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond (travel medicine, weekdays 8:30–17:00) 010-433 98 99
- GP out-of-hours service (after 17:00 + weekends, always call first) 010-290 98 88
🚇 Transport
- RET (tram, bus, metro) 0900-5006010 · ret.nl
- Watertaxi Rotterdam 010-403 03 03 · watertaxirotterdam.nl
- Rotterdam Taxi Central (RTC) 010-462 62 62
Source: rotterdam.info, City of Rotterdam — generated 14 mei 2026
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Contact
Location
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Disclaimer: This brochure has been automatically compiled from publicly available sources and merchant data, generated on 14 mei 2026. Times, prices and availability may have changed. Alles Over Alphen aan den Rijn is not a representative of De Hefbrug Gouwsluis Alphen and accepts no liability for inaccuracies. Reservations, orders and bookings go directly through the merchant.