Grevelingen lock

The Grevelingen lock is a navigation structure in Bruinisse that enables ships to move between waters at different levels. The gates open and close to allow both commercial and recreational vessels to pass safely while balancing water levels.

The lock opened in 1962 as part of a major Dutch water management project in the region. It was built to control water levels between the Grevelingen and surrounding waters in Zeeland.

The lock is a testament to Dutch engineering skill that connects sailors and fishermen traveling between the Grevelingen and inland waterways. You can see daily how different vessels wait and pass through, showing how central this structure is to life in the region.

Visitors can watch the lock from outside when boats pass through, especially on warm days and weekends. The best time to observe is early morning or late afternoon when there is less activity and visibility is clearer.

This is one of the few places in the region where you can watch boats from different waters meet in one location. Commercial vessels and small sailing boats often share the same passage, revealing how diverse the use of these waters is.

Location: Schouwen-Duiveland

Inception: June 18, 1962

Length: 139 m

Width: 16 m

GPS coordinates: 51.66684,4.09488

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14