Sweden — Blekinge & Skåne

Utklippan

Utklippans fyr · Utklippan lighthouse

55°56.9'N 15°42.2'E

Depth

37m

Bottom

rock

Alarm Radius

65m

Holding

Fair

Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius

65m

65m on rock/sand in 4–7m. Fair holding at best — rock bottom means anchor buoy with trip line is essential. Position on the lee side and set the alarm conservative — you are anchored on an open rock in the Baltic. Monitor forecasts continuously. This anchorage is for experienced sailors in settled conditions only.

About This Anchorage

Utklippan is one of the most remote lighthouse stations on the Swedish south coast — a bare granite rock rising just 8m above the Baltic, 22nm south of Karlskrona's outer archipelago. The lighthouse was established in 1838 and has been manned continuously since. Today the station is maintained by the Swedish Maritime Administration and a small team of keepers. The rock appears suddenly from the flat Baltic horizon and is a dramatic waypoint on Baltic passages. Landing by dinghy is possible in calm conditions at the small quay. The keepers have a tradition of welcoming visiting sailors — fresh water may be available. As an anchorage it is strictly a calm-weather day stop for passage sailors.

Protected From

variable — lee side of rock only

Exposed To

variable

Anchoring Rules

Anchoring fee
Free (Allemansrätten)
Permit required
No

Restrictions: Respect lighthouse operations. Do not obstruct the landing quay which is used for lighthouse supply deliveries. Overnight only in genuinely calm, settled conditions.

Hazards

  • !Fully exposed to all Baltic wind directions — any wind above F3 makes anchorage untenable
  • !Rock bottom — anchor fouling is likely without trip line
  • !Open Baltic position — weather can deteriorate within hours
  • !Shipping lanes nearby — maintain AIS and radar watch
  • !Very remote — nearest shelter is 22nm away in Karlskrona outer archipelago

Skipper's Tips

  • Utklippan is a passage waypoint on the Baltic south coast route — plan it as a day stop only
  • If keepers are available, a knock on the door is welcomed — they can advise on conditions
  • The view from the rock in all directions across the flat Baltic is extraordinary — worth the detour
  • AIS shows the busy Karlskrona-Gdańsk-Helsinki shipping separation schemes passing nearby
  • Only attempt in high-pressure settled conditions with at least 24 hours of F1–F2 forecast

Facilities

Water Fuel Restaurant Provisions WiFi

Nearest provisions: Karlskrona outer gästhamn (22nm)

Best Months & Season

June, July, August

Suitable as a day stop June–August in settled high-pressure conditions only. Not viable in shoulder season when Baltic depressions are more frequent.

Recommended Anchor Types

RocnaMantus

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