Horsens Fjord (Head — Horsens City)
Horsens · Horsens Havn · Horsens inner fjord
55°51.4'N 09°51.2'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
55m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
55m
55m for the well-sheltered Horsens inner fjord in 2–4m excellent mud. The enclosed fjord provides near-complete shelter. The mud holding is as good as it gets. Reduce to 40m in calm settled conditions.
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 55m before sleeping — check bridge clearances if proceeding upstream
About This Anchorage
Horsens is a significant Jutland city (population 60,000) at the head of Horsens Fjord — the fjord narrows from 2km wide at the entrance to a sheltered inner harbour reach at the city. The anchorage in the inner fjord is excellent — deep mud, complete shelter, and close to the city. Horsens is known for its large prison (which hosted major rock concerts), the Horsens Museum of Art and Local History, and a well-developed waterfront. The city has full urban services. The fjord passage from Snaptun (15nm) is scenic — beech forests, sandy beaches, and small islands.
Protected From
N · NE · E · S · SE · W · SW · NW
Exposed To
None (fully sheltered)
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); harbour fee approx DKK 150–190/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Eelgrass on fjord shallows — anchor in central channel; anchoring tolerated 1 night; speed limit 5kt; check bridge clearances in inner harbour area.
Hazards
- !Eelgrass fringe on fjord shallows — anchor in central channel
- !Bridge clearances at inner harbour — check Danish chart DA 100
- !Fog in summer mornings — anchor alarm essential
Skipper's Tips
- →Horsens Prison (Fængslet) now hosts major events including rock concerts — check the programme; surprisingly interesting museum open to visitors
- →The 15nm fjord passage from Snaptun to Horsens is one of the best fjord sails in East Jutland — scenic, sheltered, and completely different from open Kattegat sailing
- →Horsens waterfront regeneration (Horsens Lystbådehavn) gives excellent facilities at competitive prices
Facilities
Horsens has extensive restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets. Good waterfront dining. Full urban services including chandlery.
Nearest provisions: Horsens city centre (0.4nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. A good city stop with full urban services and an excellent sheltered fjord passage to reach it.
Recommended Anchor Types
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