Katholm Vig
Katholm Bay · Katholm · Djursland north coast
56°19.3'N 10°45.0'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for Katholm Vig in 2–4m. The Kattegat exposure from the east means this should only be used in settled westerly conditions. Monitor forecasts carefully — Kattegat can deteriorate rapidly.
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
Katholm Vig is one of the most secluded and peaceful anchorages on the Djursland peninsula — a small bay backed by wooded shores with no harbour, no facilities, and very few visiting yachts. The estate of Katholm with its forest and farm occupies the hinterland. In westerly conditions the bay provides reasonable shelter. The Kattegat exposure means it is suitable only in settled fair-weather conditions. The feeling of isolation and the wooded backdrop make this a special overnight stop for sailors who prioritize tranquility over facilities.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Eelgrass on bay fringes — anchor in central area; anchoring tolerated 1 night; speed limit 5kt; Katholm estate land — do not land without permission; fair weather anchorage only.
Hazards
- !Kattegat exposure to east — FAIR WEATHER ONLY; leave immediately in easterly above F4
- !No facilities — fully self-sufficient; Grenaa 6nm for services
- !Eelgrass on bay fringes — anchor in central area only
Skipper's Tips
- →Katholm Vig rewards those who seek solitude — in settled July weather this is one of the most peaceful anchorages in the Kattegat
- →Bring everything you need — there are no services within 6nm
- →The wooded shores are excellent for birdwatching — woodpeckers, buzzards, and sea eagles are possible
Facilities
No facilities. Grenaa (6nm) has full services.
Nearest provisions: Grenaa (6nm) (6nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August only, settled conditions only. Not suitable for anything but fair-weather fair-wind overnight stops.
Recommended Anchor Types
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