Amsterdam–Rhine Canal

The Amsterdam-Rhine Canal is an artificial waterway that connects Amsterdam to the Rhine River, stretching across the Netherlands for more than 70 kilometers. Large cargo ships and tugboat convoys regularly travel through it, moving goods between ports and industrial areas.

The canal was completed in 1952 and created a direct shipping route between Amsterdam and German industrial regions. This project replaced older and less efficient waterways and modernized Dutch transportation networks.

The canal represents Dutch water management expertise, demonstrating the Netherlands' capacity to create large-scale infrastructure that shapes transportation networks.

The waterway maintains sufficient depth to accommodate ships of various sizes year-round and is managed through a system of locks. Visitors can observe the canal from different bridges and waterfront areas along its route.

The canal processes approximately 100,000 ships each year through its lock system, making it one of the busiest artificial waterways in Western Europe. This high activity demonstrates how important this connection remains for international trade and logistics.

Location: De Bilt

Official opening: 1952

GPS coordinates: 52.15222,5.00639

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:39