Fejø Island
Fejø · Fejø Ø · Fejø Havn · Kattegat south
54°56.2'N 11°27.8'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for the Fejø outer anchorage in 2–4m. Open to east — in easterly above F4 use the harbour. Good mud and sand holding in settled westerly conditions.
Setting Your Anchor
- 1.Check eelgrass chart (DKSOS app or Navionics) — anchor only on sandy bottom free of vegetation; fine DKK 10,000
- 2.Use 5:1 scope minimum — the Kattegat is almost tideless (0.3m tidal range); scope is about depth and holding quality
- 3.Remember: anchoring is tolerated for 1 night only in unoccupied natural anchorages — it is not a legal right in Denmark
- 4.Set your anchor alarm to 65m before sleeping — Kattegat weather can deteriorate rapidly; be ready to leave
About This Anchorage
Fejø is the southernmost of the significant Kattegat islands — a small island (16km²) between Lolland and the southern Kattegat, famous throughout Denmark for its apple and cherry orchards. The island produces some of Denmark's finest apple juice and artisanal cider. The landscape is gentle and agricultural, with sandy beaches on the south coast and orchards visible from the water. The anchorage off the small harbour is comfortable in westerly conditions. Fejø is reached by ferry from Bandholm (Lolland). A charming and unusual island stop — the orchards in blossom (May) or fruit (August–September) are a remarkable sight.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); harbour fee approx DKK 120–150/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Eelgrass on inshore shallows — anchor in central muddy area; ferry traffic from Bandholm; anchoring tolerated 1 night; speed limit 5kt.
Hazards
- !Open to east across the southern Kattegat — uncomfortable in easterly above F4
- !Eelgrass on inshore shallows — anchor in central muddy area
- !Ferry traffic from Bandholm — maintain clear passage from ferry berth
Skipper's Tips
- →Buy Fejø apple juice at the harbour — it is genuinely exceptional; the island produces Denmark's finest natural juice
- →September is orchard harvest season — the most colourful and atmospheric time to visit Fejø
- →Cycle the island circuit (15km) — the orchards, sandy beaches, and rural lanes are delightful
- →Combine with Femø island (5nm south) for a 2-island day sail in the southern Kattegat/Belt junction
Facilities
Fejø Kro (island inn) with traditional Danish cuisine. Local apple juice and cider available at the harbour shop. Good seasonal provisions.
Nearest provisions: Fejø harbour shop (0.2nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August, September
June–September. September is special — apple harvest season makes Fejø unique among Danish island stops.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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