Hemne (Snillfjord)
Snillfjord arm · Hemne anchorage · Trondheimfjord remote arm
63°24.6'N 009°47.3'E
Depth
4–15m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m in 4–12m on excellent mud. Actual depths far greater than CD — Norwegian tidal range 1-2m. Shore line mandatory — steep fjord walls and no swinging room. Remote fjord: katabatic gusts from the mountain walls at night; anchor alarm essential. One of the most secluded fjord anchorages in the Trondheimfjord system.
About This Anchorage
The Snillfjord at Hemne is one of the most remote and rarely visited arms of the Trondheimfjord system — a narrow side fjord branching southwest from the outer Trondheimfjord into wild upland terrain. The fjord walls rise steeply to forested hills and the valley at the head is completely isolated from road access for most of its length. This is genuine Norwegian wild anchoring: no facilities, no other boats, extraordinary silence, and the constant sound of waterfalls. A passage here requires good chart and good shore line technique — but the reward is an experience of the Norwegian fjord world as it was before tourism.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S · SW
Exposed To
W · NW
Setting Your Anchor in Trondheimfjord
Shore lines are mandatory in the Trondheimfjord system. Norwegian practice: drop a bow anchor on the shallow nearshore shelf in 4–15m, then run a stern or bow shore line to the nearest fortøyningsbolter (iron ring) set into the cliff face. Use at least 7:1 scope on the anchor rode. The Norwegian tidal range in Trondheimfjord is 1–2m (increasing toward the inner arms) — actual depths are far greater than Chart Datum; always verify with your echo sounder. Katabatic gusts from valley walls and glacier slopes can arrive without warning on clear nights — set your anchor alarm to 90m before sleeping. Under Allemannsretten, anchoring on natural shores is free for up to 48 hours. NATO restricted zones around Ørland: drone flying strictly prohibited throughout the region.
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Allemannsretten applies. No facilities. Shore lines to natural rocks only. This is a remote fjord — self-sufficiency is mandatory.
Hazards
- !Katabatic gusts from steep fjord walls: anchor alarm mandatory; shore line essential
- !W and NW exposure from the outer fjord: shore line critical in any westerly weather
- !Complete absence of facilities: must be fully self-sufficient
- !Remote location: no VHF coverage in deepest parts of the fjord — carry satellite communicator
Skipper's Tips
- →Carry a satellite communicator (Garmin inReach or SPOT) — VHF coverage may be limited in the deepest fjord arms
- →Fresh water streams: waterfalls from the fjord walls provide excellent fresh water; carry a filter for drinking
- →This is the antithesis of Trondheim and Kristiansund — choose Hemne if you want to experience Norway's raw and empty fjord world
- →Dawn and dusk are extraordinary here: the fjord walls reflect the light and the waterfall sounds are the only noise
Facilities
No facilities of any kind. Nearest provisioning: Brekstad (25nm by sea) or Kristiansund (35nm). Arrive completely self-sufficient for several days.
Nearest provisions: Brekstad (25nm) or Kristiansund (35nm) (25nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August only. This remote fjord is accessible only in settled summer weather. Do not attempt in uncertain forecasts — the isolation means no assistance is nearby.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 90m
In Trondheimfjord, tidal streams through the sounds and katabatic gusts from fjord walls can drag anchors without warning. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.
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