Berghamn
Berghamn anchorage · Korpo Berghamn
60°09.7'N 21°40.7'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m for excellent holding in mud/sand in 3–6m. The sheltered position means swinging room is adequate at 70m. Increase to 90m in westerly conditions when the cove is more exposed.
About This Anchorage
Berghamn is one of the classic inner Turku Archipelago anchorages — a sheltered cove between granite islands on the Turunmaa sailing route. The archipelago here transitions from the busier inner channels near Turku to the wilder outer islands beyond Nötö. The mud and sand bottom provides excellent holding, and the granite islands give shelter from north through southeast. The surrounding landscape is quintessential Finnish archipelago — red granite, pine forest, summer cottages visible on distant ridges, and the silence of the Baltic at anchor. An ideal overnight stop for sailors island-hopping between Turku and the outer archipelago.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S
Exposed To
W · NW · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (jokaisenoikeus / everyman's right)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Jokaisenoikeus applies — free anchoring in open waters; respect private cottage shorelines (no landing without permission); no fires on rocks in dry weather; bird sanctuaries in designated areas Apr 1 – Jul 15.
Hazards
- !Open to west and NW — westerly winds channel through the outer islands; monitor forecasts
- !Rocks and skerries throughout the approach — use Finnish charts; buoying is limited in outer archipelago
- !No facilities — self-sufficient sailing essential
- !Bird sanctuary restrictions in some island clusters Apr 1 – Jul 15
- !Finnish summer cottages on nearby islands — respect private property; no landing on private shores
Skipper's Tips
- →Berghamn is a classic overnight stop on the Turku to Utö route — ideal midpoint with excellent holding
- →The surrounding rocks and islands are excellent for dinghy exploration — bring a shallow-draft inflatable
- →Swim from the boat — the brackish Baltic water here is warmer and calmer than the outer islands
- →Fishing is excellent — perch and pike in the channels; Finnish fishing licence required for hook fishing
- →Depart early for Utö (25nm SW) — the outer archipelago crossing is best in morning calm before sea breeze develops
Facilities
No facilities at anchorage. Nearest provisions at Korpo village (approx 5nm). Self-sufficient sailing required.
Nearest provisions: Korpo village (5nm) (5nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Inner archipelago location gives better weather flexibility than outer islands. Accessible from mid-May once ice has cleared (usually Apr in mild years).
Recommended Anchor Types
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