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Port of Hoorn

NLHRN🇳🇱Netherlands

Port Location

About Port of Hoorn

Hoorn is a canal port located in the Netherlands. It serves as a harbor for local vessels.

Background
Hoorn is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is the largest town and the traditional capital of the region of West Friesland. Hoorn is located on the Markermeer, 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of Alkmaar and 35 kilometers (22 mi) north of Amsterdam. The municipality has just over 75,000 inhabitants and a land area of 20.38 km2 (7.87 sq mi), making it the third most densely populated municipality in North Holland after Haarlem and Amsterdam. Apart from the city of Hoorn, the municipality includes the villages of Blokker and Zwaag, as well as parts of the hamlets De Bangert, De Hulk and Munnickaij.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-3m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2750400 →
Wikidata
Q9938 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.hoorn.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLHRN
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.6388°
Longitude
5.0741°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hoorn?+
The approach to Hoorn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Enkhuizen Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other aids include Zeughoek (8.2 NM N), Amsterdam Lighthouses (16.2 NM S), Schokland Noordpunt (25.7 NM E), Zandvoort Watertoren (25.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hoorn?+
The Port of Hoorn is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Hoorn?+
You can track vessels near Hoorn (NLHRN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for NLHRN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hoorn?+
The Port of Hoorn operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.