The De Bergsche Maasveren Foundation provides three ferry connections across the Bergsche Maas, namely: the ferry Drongelen – Waalwijk (Drongelense Veer), the ferry Dussen – Sprang-Capelle (Capelse Veer) and the ferry Bern – Herpt (Bernse veer). Our ferries operate according to traffic demand. This means that there is no fixed timetable. The skipper also initiates the crossing for one user, whether on foot or by means of transport.
A planned closure will be announced under the heading ‘Latest news’ on this website. Subscribers to the SMS alert of the ferry in question will be informed about this via an SMS alert.
Latest news
There are no obstructions at the moment.
Since Monday, February 5, 2024, a number of users of the Bergsche Maasveren (motorists, motorcyclists, freight traffic) have paid for a crossing.
Qualify for a discount and register as a customer in our app.
Would you like to be informed by SMS if our springs are closed? Read how you can register for this.
Regular sailing times
Ferry Drongelen – Waalwijk (Drongelense Veer)
- Monday to Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday to Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Ferry Bern – Herpt (Bernse veer)
- Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Ferry Dussen – Sprang-Capelle (Capelse Veer)
- Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
These sailing times apply if there are no closures. The ferries operate within these sailing times based on traffic availability. This means that there is no fixed timetable.
Rates from February 5, 2024
Category 1 - €2.70
- Passenger car
- Motorcycle
- Trike
Category 2 - €3.50
- Van
- Company car
- Camper
Category 3 - €7.00
Category 4 - € 11.00
Truck or truck combination with more than 2 axles
A surcharge of € 2.00 applies for a crossing with a caravan or trailer with its own license plate
Exempt from pricing
- Pedestrian
- Cyclist
- Moped rider
- Scooter, moped or quad with moped license plate
- Mobility scooter
- Trailer with the same license plate as the car
- Horse with or without carriage
- Agricultural vehicle
Top 5 frequently asked questions
You can pay as follows:
- As a customer via the app with a generic discount of 25% on the credit balance. An additional discount scheme applies to Altena residents.
- With a credit card that contains a credit balance with a 25% discount.
- Pay as a guest via the app.
- Pay as a guest at the terminal on board using contactless payment.
Read more about Check-in crossing.
If, for whatever reason, you have been unable to make a payment for a crossing, we request that you take the following two actions:
1. Payment for crossing
The costs of the crossing must be paid directly into our bank account NL11RABO0139984437 in the name of Stichting De Bergsche Maasveren, stating your license plate number and the date/time of the crossing and the name of the ferry (Drongelense Veer, Bernse Veer or Capelse Veer) .
The rates can be consulted here.
- Category 1: drivers of cars, motorcycles and trikes: €2.70 per crossing
- Category 2: drivers of vans, commercial vehicles and campers: €3.50 per crossing
- Category 3: drivers of trucks weighing more than 3,500 kilos, no more than two axles: €7.00 per crossing
- Category 4: drivers of a truck or truck combination with more than two axles: € 11.00 per crossing
2. Complete the contact form
In addition, we need a number of data to subsequently check receipt of the payment and to prevent you from being treated as a defaulter.
You will find the contact form here. Please select the option Payment for crossing on board failed.
Registered users (passengers who have created an account with license plate number and name and address details in the web app of Stichting de Bergsche Maasveren) will receive a payment reminder, including associated administration costs. If payment is still not made, a collection procedure will follow. If this is not paid on time, additional collection costs (€40.00) will follow in accordance with the Extrajudicial Collection Costs Standards Act (WIK).
Read here how you can register as a customer of De Bergsche Maasveren.
Unregistered users who have not paid will be traced via the vehicle owner’s license plate and will be fined €175.00. If this is not paid on time, additional collection costs (€40.00) will follow in accordance with the Extrajudicial Collection Costs Standards Act (WIK).
Why distinguish between registered and unregistered users?
For non-registered users, we must obtain the name and address details of the offender via the RDW. This procedure must be initiated by a lawyer and entails additional costs.
Registration is done via our app, which can be consulted on this website and via the QR code on and around the springs.
Yes, for every crossing, registered users must register their license plate and then pay (via app or card). An exception to this are the season ticket holders of the municipality of Altena with a subscription for free crossings for € 100 per calendar year.
Payment of the ferry fare due must have been made before the ferry reaches the other side. It is not possible to pay with cash.
Qualify for a discount
Drivers who use a credit balance (physical credit card or a digital credit balance) receive a 25% discount on the rate.
Additional discount scheme for residents of the municipality of Altena
For residents of Altena, additional discounts from the municipality apply for a crossing with the ferry Drongelen – Waalwijk (Drongelense Veer) and the ferry Dussen – Sprang-Capelle (Capelse Veer).