Langballigau
Langballig · Langballigau Hafen
54°49.6'N 09°38.3'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
60m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
60m
60m for completely sheltered anchorage in 2–5m on deep mud. No exposure to any wind direction — the bay is enclosed. This is one of the most secure anchorages in the German Baltic. The 60m radius is primarily to avoid approaching the harbour entrance and moored boats.
About This Anchorage
Langballigau is a hidden gem on the south shore of Flensburg Fjord — a small forest harbour completely enclosed by mature oak and beech woodland. The quiet is remarkable: birdsong, water lapping, and the distant sound of the forest. The harbour accommodates 80 yachts in a completely sheltered pool. The Langballigau restaurant (Gasthaus Norgaardholz) is legendary among Baltic sailors — locally sourced seafood in a traditional converted farmhouse; reservations essential in summer. The forested shoreline is accessible by dinghy or on foot along the woodland path to Langballig village (2km). The Danish border is 3nm north in the middle of the fjord. This is the preferred overnight stop for sailors on the Flensburg-to-Kiel or Flensburg-to-Sonderborg passage.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S · SW · W · NW
Exposed To
None (fully sheltered)
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (pool); harbour fee approx €12–15/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Small harbour — call ahead in peak season (VHF 16); forest nature protection area — no fires ashore; respect quiet in the evening (sound carries across the enclosed bay).
Hazards
- !Small harbour fills in summer (80 berths) — call ahead on VHF 16 before committing to Langballigau in peak July–August
- !No fuel, limited provisions — arrive from Flensburg or Kappeln with full tanks and stores
- !Forest shoreline — fire risk in dry summer; no fires ashore; smoking restrictions
- !The bay entrance is narrow — approach in the centre of the channel; shallow on both sides of the entrance
Skipper's Tips
- →Langballigau is the best overnight anchorage in Flensburg Fjord — the combination of complete shelter, forest setting, and the extraordinary Gasthaus Norgaardholz restaurant makes it unforgettable
- →Reserve the Gasthaus Norgaardholz as soon as your plans are confirmed — it has perhaps 50 covers and is full every summer evening; +49 4631 2050
- →The woodland path from the harbour to Langballig village (2km, 25 minutes) passes through ancient beech forest — bring a torch for the return after dinner
- →Dawn at Langballigau: the enclosed bay holds mist in the early morning, giving an extraordinary atmosphere; row the dinghy slowly around the anchorage at 06:00
- →Combine Langballigau with Flensburg city (15nm south, day trip by dinghy ferry from harbour) for rum distillery tours, then return for dinner at the Gasthaus
Facilities
Gasthaus Norgaardholz (500m by path) — legendary Baltic sailors' restaurant, reservations essential. No fuel — Flensburg (15nm) or Kappeln (25nm) for fuel.
Nearest provisions: Langballig village (2km by path) (1.1nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Langballigau is best in the shoulder months (May, September) when the harbour is quieter and the forest is at its most beautiful. Summer (July–August) requires advance booking.
Recommended Anchor Types
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