Drejø Island
Drejø · Drejoe · Drejø Havn
54°54.7'N 10°13.4'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m is appropriate for the 3–6m depth range. The anchorage has more fetch from east than the inner sound anchorages — in settled conditions reduce to 55m. Monitor for southerly swell.
About This Anchorage
Drejø is a small island (area 3.7km²) with approximately 60 permanent residents, no cars allowed, and excellent sandy beaches on the north and east coasts. The island sits between Ærø and the South Funen mainland, and its anchorage in 3–6m north of the harbour is one of the best in the archipelago for depth and sandy holding. The ferry from Svendborg (2 hours) calls twice daily. The island has a small shop, a restaurant in the old inn, and several kilometres of walking paths through farmland and coastal dunes. The white-painted houses with red-tiled roofs are characteristic of this part of Denmark. The church dates from the 13th century.
Protected From
N · NE · NW · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); harbour fee approx DKK 130/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Eelgrass on south shore — anchor north of harbour only; speed limit 5kt within 300m of shore; no loud music after 22:00 (residential island); ferry wash twice daily.
Hazards
- !Open to south and east — uncomfortable in SE winds above F4; ferry wake twice daily
- !Eelgrass on south shore — anchor north of harbour in sandy area only
- !Shallow approach from east — follow chart DA 198; min depth 2.5m in main approach channel
- !Island is lightly provisioned — stock up in Svendborg before departing
- !Exposed anchorage in southerly conditions — have a plan to move
Skipper's Tips
- →Drejø is the least-visited of the inhabited islands in the archipelago — ideal for those wanting to escape the summer crowds of Ærøskøbing
- →The 2-hour ferry trip from Svendborg makes for a pleasant day excursion if you want to leave the boat in Svendborg
- →Cycle hire available on the island — the 8km loop takes 1 hour and covers all the highlights
- →The north beach (Nordstranden) is excellent for swimming — white sand, clear water
- →For the quietest experience: arrive Thursday/Friday, leave Sunday before the weekend crowds arrive
Facilities
Drejø Kro (island inn) — traditional Danish cuisine, open Jul–Aug; small island shop with basics (bread, dairy, beer).
Nearest provisions: Drejø island shop (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Less crowded than Ærøskøbing — a good choice for sailors who prefer tranquility over facilities. The island is most beautiful in June and August.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 70m
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