Amsterdam–Rhine Canal

The Amsterdam-Rhine Canal extends 72 kilometers through the Netherlands, connecting Amsterdam harbor to the Rhine River at Wijk bij Duurstede.

The canal construction completed in 1952 established a direct shipping route between Amsterdam and German industrial regions, replacing older waterway connections.

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

With a depth of 5.5 meters, the canal accommodates commercial vessels year-round, allowing the passage of multiple barges pushed by tugboats.

This waterway ranks as Western Europe's most active artificial canal, processing approximately 100,000 ships each year through its lock system.

Location: De Bilt

Official opening: 1952

GPS coordinates: 52.15222,5.00639

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57