Hvalpsund
Hvalpsund Færgested · Hvalpsund Narrows
56°53.8'N 09°10.7'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m to allow for current-induced swing in the narrows area. The boat will swing to current rather than wind — ensure radius accounts for this. In strong southerly use 80m.
About This Anchorage
Hvalpsund is one of the most scenic sections of the Limfjord — a narrow channel between steep wooded hills where the water runs with a noticeable tidal current. The ancient Hvalpsund–Sundsøre car ferry has operated since 1925 and remains one of the shortest fjord crossings in Denmark. The anchorage north of the narrows is sheltered from north and east, with good holding on mud and sand. The current in the narrows (0.5–1.0 kt) means the boat lies to current rather than wind — plan scope accordingly. The small harbour at Hvalpsund has limited visitors' berths. The village has a bakery and small shop. The hillsides are covered in beech forest — the scenery is unusual for flat Denmark.
Protected From
N · NE · E · W · NW
Exposed To
S · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); harbour fee approx DKK 100/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Ferry crossing — maintain clear passage through narrows at all times; draught limit 2.0m; eelgrass on banks; current present — adequate scope required.
Hazards
- !Ferry traffic through narrows — keep clear of ferry lane
- !Current 0.5–1.0 kt in narrows — boat lies to current; allow adequate scope and swing radius
- !Eelgrass on banks — anchor in centre of channel only
- !Draught limit 2.0m throughout Limfjord
- !Limited provisions — stock up before arriving
Skipper's Tips
- →The Hvalpsund–Sundsøre ferry is one of the most charming crossings in Denmark — take the dinghy aboard for DKK 20 and cross for the views back to the anchorage
- →The beech forest walk above Hvalpsund takes 1 hour — the views over the Limfjord are the best inland views in northern Jutland
- →The current in the narrows reverses with the Limfjord's east–west water level gradient — check direction before anchoring
- →Excellent birdwatching: the wooded hillsides host great spotted woodpecker, treecreeper, and marsh tit
- →Combine with Livø island (8nm north): anchor at Livø, transit Hvalpsund, continue to Løgstør Bredning
Facilities
Small kiosk/bakery at Hvalpsund village. No restaurant. Nearest full provisioning: Løgstør (10nm east) or Skive (15nm south).
Nearest provisions: Hvalpsund village kiosk (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August. The current and ferry make this more of a scenic transit stop than an overnight destination — though it is perfectly comfortable for 1–2 nights.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 65m
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