Ferry services

Several ferries operate in the watery area around Woudrichem and the Biesbosch. Below is an overview of the departure times of ferry services in the municipality of Altena.

Always consult the site of the respective ferry service, for the most current changes or disruptions.

't Leeuweveerke

't Leeuweveerke is the foot and bicycle ferry between Lage Zwaluwe and National Park the Biesbosch. The ferry operates from April through September.

Leeuweveerke

Sailing times

April 27, 2024 through September 22, 2024:
Daily from 10:00 am - 1:15 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:40 pm.

Last sailing
Lage Zwaluwe: 5:20 p.m.
Biesbosch: 5:40 p.m.

Consult the facebook page for different sailing times. The sailing time of a crossing is about 15 minutes. So if the ferry has just left, you can join it half an hour later.

Single sailing rates

Adults €5.50, children up to 12 years €3 and bicycle trailers €1.
Payment is only possible via PIN.

Veerdienst de Biesbosch

Car, bicycle and foot ferry between the Kop van't Land in Dordrecht and the Brabantse Oever in Werkendam.
Convenient to avoid the traffic jams and also nice for a visit to the Brabant Biesbosch.

Ferry service the Biesbosch sails year-round.

For more information, rates and current sailing times: blueamigo.com/veerdienstbiesbosch-departure-times/

Voetveer Boven 't Gat
(Woudrichem-Loevestein)

Bicycle and foot ferry across the Afgedamde Maas between Woudrichem and Slot Loevestein.

Sailing times

From Feb. 10, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024
All days from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (in February until 5 p.m.)

In November and December
All Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Navigation is on offer so there are no specific sailing times. For more information, rates and current sailing times: voetveerwoudrichem.nl

Pontje Steur

Bike and foot ferry across the Steurgat between Oostwaard and Noordwaard.

Pontje Steur begins sailing in April: April 27 and 28, 2024. In May, they will sail only on weekends (including holidays). The additional sailing days are: May 9, 10 and 20. From June through September, they sail daily. All sailing days are from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

The fee is €1.50 per person. Payment is by cash only.

Sailing times Pontje Steur - Click to enlarge (opens in new window)

Capelse veer

Car, bicycle and foot ferry between Dussen and Sprang-Capelle.

The Capelse ferry sails on supply of traffic. Thus, there is no fixed timetable. Even for one user, whether on foot or with a means of transportation, the skipper sets the crossing.

Sailing times

Summer time from March 1 to October 31:
Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Winter hours from Nov. 1 to Feb. 28/29:
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Around Christmas and New Year's Eve and on holidays, the ferries have modified times.

For more information and current sailing times: Bergschemaasveren.nl

Motorized traffic must pay for the crossing. So cars, vans, motorcycles, etc. must buy a ticket. For cars and motorcycles, you pay €2.70. Motorhome drivers pay €3.50. The crossing is free for cyclists and hikers.

Drongelense veer

Car, bicycle and foot ferry between Drongelen and Waalwijk.

The Drongelense ferry operates on supply of traffic. Thus, there is no fixed timetable. Even for one user, whether on foot or by means of transportation, the skipper sets the crossing.

Sailing times

Monday to Thursday from 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday to Sunday from 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Around Christmas and New Year's Eve and on holidays, the ferries have modified times.

For more information and current sailing times: Bergschemaasveren.nl

Motorized traffic must pay for the crossing. So cars, vans, motorcycles, etc. must buy a ticket. For cars and motorcycles, you pay €2.70. Motorhome drivers pay €3.50. The crossing is free for cyclists and hikers.

Riveer

Car, bicycle and foot ferries on the Merwede, Waal and Afgedamde Maas rivers.

Brakel - Herwijnen

Car, bicycle and foot ferry
January through December - daily (including weekends)

Aalst - Veen

Car, bicycle and foot ferry
October through April - Monday through Saturday
May through September - daily (including weekends)

Gorinchem - Woudrichem

Bicycle and foot ferry
October through April - Monday through Saturday
May through September - daily (including weekends)

Slot Loevestein - Fort Vuren

Bicycle and foot ferry
May through September - Saturdays and Sundays
July and August - daily (including weekends)

Gorinchem - Sleeuwijk - Hardinxveld - Werkendam

Bicycle and foot ferry
October through April - Monday through Saturday
May through September - daily (including weekends)

For current sailing times, rates and more information: Riveer.nl

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