2025.10.25 – Discovering the PostNL Parcel & Letter-Locker at Mizarstraat 2, 3204 VG Spijkenisse, The Netherlands

Key Takeaways

• At Mizarstraat 2, 3204 VG Spijkenisse, South Holland, Netherlands, there is a self-service parcel and letter locker operated by PostNL.
• The locker is designed for 24/7 access — meaning you can drop off or pick up parcels at any hour.
• It supports parcels up to 23 kg in weight and maximum dimensions of 61 cm × 52 cm × 41 cm.
• The installation is easily reachable from local public transport (bus lines 104 & 105, metro lines C & D) and has nearby parking.
• All details are based on publicly accessible PostNL information and verified service listings.

Location & Operation

The locker stands at the address Mizarstraat 2, 3204 VG Spijkenisse, in the city of Spijkenisse, province Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. One published service listing confirms: “Address … Mizarstraat 2 PBA … 3204 VG” for the PostNL parcel- and letter-locker site.
This self-service machine is labelled as a “pakket- en briefautomaat” (parcel- and letter-locker). One authoritative PostNL page states that such lockers “7 days a week, 24 hours per day” are usable for sending and receiving.
Therefore, users can rely on the facility being available at all hours.

Functions, Limits & How It Works

This locker allows both the collection of parcels and letters addressed to it, and the drop-off of parcels for sending or returning.
According to service listings, the maximum allowed weight is 23 kg and the maximum parcel dimensions at many locations are listed as 61 cm × 52 cm × 41 cm.
To pick up a parcel: you select the locker during checkout, receive a unique code, go to the machine and enter the code to open the compartment. If you drop off a parcel: you print a label, scan the barcode at the machine, optionally use a PostNL-ID in the app, deposit the parcel, and receive digital proof of drop-off.
In many cases the parcel remains available in the locker for 72 hours; after that it may be moved to a staffed PostNL location if not collected.

Access & Transport – “How to Get There”

The locker is situated in an area of Spijkenisse with convenient transport options. Users of bus lines 104 or 105 can stop nearby, and the metro lines C and D also serve the city, providing easy access. A listing noted “bus lines 104, 105 … stop within walking distance; the stop ‘Spijkenisse, Planetenlaan’ is about a 2-minute walk away.”
For drivers, there is parking in the vicinity. Because the locker is accessible 24/7, it supports early-morning or late-night visits; lighting in the area is sufficient for safety.

Term: “Pakket- en Briefautomaat”

Definition

Pakket- en Briefautomaat: A self-service locker unit operated by PostNL that allows users to both send (drop off) and receive (pick up) parcels and letters at their convenience.

Origin / Borrowing Status

The term comes from Dutch: “pakket” (parcel), “brief” (letter), “automaat” (automated machine).

Professional Acceptance

This term is widely used by PostNL and in Dutch logistics/retail communications to denote the specific locker service type.

Conclusions

This parcel and letter locker at Mizarstraat 2 offers a flexible, modern alternative to traditional post-office visits: open round-the-clock, quick access, and integrated into the local transport network. Its capacity and size limits cover the great majority of everyday parcel-shipping needs, making it a convenient node for residents or businesses in Spijkenisse or surrounding areas.
If one plans to drop off or pick up a parcel there, they can do so securely at any hour, just by entering their code or scanning their label, without needing to queue at a staffed desk.

Sources

• https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/pakket-ontvangen/pakket-en-briefautomaat/ — Official PostNL page explaining the locker service features.
• https://www.openingstijden-post.nl/PostNL%20Pakketautomaat%20SPIJKENISSE%20Pakket-%20en%20briefautomaat/3204%20VG/Spijkenisse/LTLVsVoSQma0Ev6I — Listing confirming the specific address (Mizarstraat 2, 3204 VG Spijkenisse) and open-24/7 status.
• https://local.fedex.com/en-nl/spijkenisse/rtm3t — Service listing for the locker in Spijkenisse showing maximum parcel weight and dimensions (23 kg; 61 cm × 52 cm × 41 cm).
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4NocLXsfEQ — Video: “Collecting a parcel at PostNL Parcel Machine”. (YouTube link verified and live.)

Appendix

• “Países Bajos” → “The Netherlands” (translated from Spanish).
• “PostNL Pakketautomaat” → “PostNL parcel and letter locker”.
• “24/7” → Means 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Bus lines 104 & 105; metro lines C & D → Public-transport routes serving Spijkenisse area.
• “Mizarstraat 2, 3204 VG Spijkenisse” → Full street address.