Horsens Fjord (Outer — Snaptun)
Snaptun · Horsens Fjord entrance · Snaptun Havn
55°47.9'N 09°58.2'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m for the outer fjord anchorage in 3–6m. Kattegat exposure from the east means the anchorage can be uncomfortable in strong easterlies — move further into the fjord for better shelter.
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
Snaptun at the outer entrance of Horsens Fjord is a small ferry harbour serving the car ferry to Endelave island. The outer anchorage in 3–6m provides reasonable shelter from the prevailing westerlies, with access to the tranquil Horsens Fjord beyond. The outer fjord is wide and relatively open, but moving 5nm into the fjord gives excellent shelter. Snaptun itself is a modest hamlet — the attraction is the access to the fjord system and the Endelave island ferry.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); Snaptun harbour fee approx DKK 120/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Eelgrass on inshore shallows — anchor in central area; ferry traffic to Endelave island — maintain clear passage; anchoring tolerated 1 night; speed limit 5kt.
Hazards
- !Open to east across Kattegat — uncomfortable in strong easterlies; move into fjord for better shelter
- !Ferry traffic Snaptun–Endelave island — maintain clear passage from ferry quay
- !Eelgrass fringe close inshore — anchor in deeper central area
Skipper's Tips
- →The Endelave island ferry runs regularly — a day trip to the remote island is easily done from this anchorage
- →For better shelter, proceed 5nm into the fjord towards Horsens — the fjord narrows and shelter improves rapidly
- →The outer fjord at Snaptun is a good base for exploring Tunø island (8nm east) in settled conditions
Facilities
No restaurant at Snaptun. Horsens city (15nm further into fjord) has full services. Small shop at the ferry terminal.
Nearest provisions: Snaptun ferry terminal shop (0.2nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Primarily a waypoint anchorage — most sailors continue into the fjord for better shelter.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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