Grenaa
Grenå · Grenaa Havn · Djursland north
56°24.8'N 10°52.7'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m for the Grenaa outer anchorage in 2–5m. Full Kattegat exposure from E through S means the anchorage should only be used in settled westerly conditions. The harbour is the reliable option — use it unless weather is firmly settled.
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 70m before sleeping — check bridge clearances if proceeding upstream
About This Anchorage
Grenaa is the main ferry port on the Djursland peninsula — ferries to Varberg (Sweden), and to Anholt island. The town itself is a working port community rather than a tourist destination, but it has good services and is the natural starting point for passages to Anholt island (25nm offshore) in the central Kattegat. The outer anchorage is only practical in settled westerly conditions — the Kattegat exposure is significant. The sandy beaches north and south of the harbour are pleasant in calm weather.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
E · SE · S · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); harbour fee approx DKK 140–170/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Kattegat exposure — outer anchorage only in settled conditions; ferry traffic (Sweden/Anholt) in harbour approach; eelgrass on inshore shallows; anchoring tolerated 1 night.
Hazards
- !Full Kattegat exposure from east and SE — outer anchorage only in settled westerly conditions; use harbour otherwise
- !Ferry traffic to Sweden and Anholt island — maintain clear passage in harbour approach
- !Eelgrass on inshore shallows — anchor in central sandy area
Skipper's Tips
- →Grenaa is the main departure point for Anholt island (25nm) — plan a suitable weather window; Kattegat can be rough
- →The Kattegat Centre (Grenaa) is a working marine research centre with shark tanks and touch pools — good for families
- →Stock up on provisions in Grenaa before heading to Anholt — the island shop is limited
- →The Djursland peninsula has excellent cycling routes — the 'Naturpark Randers Fjord' route connects Grenaa with Randers (50km)
Facilities
Grenaa has restaurants and full provisioning — a working port town with adequate services.
Nearest provisions: Grenaa town centre (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Primarily a waypoint harbour for Anholt passages and Kattegat crossings to Sweden.
Recommended Anchor Types
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