Ebeltoft
Ebeltoft Havn · Ebeltoft Vig · Djursland west
56°11.8'N 10°40.8'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for Ebeltoft Bay anchorage in 2–4m. Kattegat exposure to the east means swell can build rapidly in strong easterlies — it is shallow sea (avg 23m) that creates steep short waves. In easterly above F4, move into the harbour.
Setting Your Anchor
- 1.Check eelgrass chart (DKSOS app or Navionics) — anchor only in central channel, away from fjord shore vegetation
- 2.Use 5:1 scope minimum — East Jutland fjords are almost tideless (0.2m tidal range); scope is about depth and holding
- 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 — check bridge clearances if proceeding upstream
About This Anchorage
Ebeltoft is one of Denmark's most charming and well-preserved small towns — a medieval town centre with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and the old Town Hall (Gamle Rådhus, 1789, the smallest in Denmark). The Fregatten Jylland, a restored 1860 naval frigate, is one of the most impressive maritime museums in Scandinavia. Ebeltoft Bay is the gateway to the Kattegat from East Jutland — the anchorage is comfortable in westerly conditions but the Kattegat exposure means swell can build quickly in easterlies. A major summer destination for Danish sailors.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); harbour fee approx DKK 150–190/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Kattegat exposure — monitor weather carefully; eelgrass on inshore shallows; anchoring tolerated 1 night; speed limit 5kt; ferry traffic to Sjællands Odde.
Hazards
- !Kattegat Exposure to east — steep short seas build rapidly in easterlies; anchorage uncomfortable above F4
- !Very busy anchorage in July–August — arrive before 14:00 for best position
- !Eelgrass on inshore shallows — anchor in central sandy area
- !Ferry traffic (Ebeltoft–Sjællands Odde) — maintain clear passage
Skipper's Tips
- →Fregatten Jylland is extraordinary — a completely restored 1860 naval frigate, the longest wooden warship ever built in Denmark, now on permanent display; do not miss it
- →Ebeltoft Glasmuseum is world-class contemporary glass art — an unexpected treasure in a small town
- →The medieval town centre is best explored on foot at dawn before the day-trippers arrive
- →Ebeltoft Bay is an excellent base for day sails to Tunø island (14nm west) in settled conditions
Facilities
Ebeltoft has excellent restaurants including the harbour-front cafes and the town centre restaurants. Good provisioning.
Nearest provisions: Ebeltoft town centre (0.4nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Very popular — June and September are better than July–August for quieter anchorage conditions.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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