Vendelsö (Kungsbacka)
Vendelsö anchorage · Vendelsöfjorden
57°25.1'N 11°57.7'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
50m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
50m
50m is ample in 2–3m on mud/sand in this small bay. Very limited swinging room — check neighbour clearance carefully. In strong W/SW winds, shorten scope and monitor; the western exposure creates short chop that can affect anchor set. This is a calm-weather anchorage for those seeking solitude over all-weather protection.
About This Anchorage
Vendelsö is a small island within the Kungsbacka Fjord system — a quiet, less-visited alternative to the busier Onsala anchorage 3nm to the east. The island sits in a sheltered position that makes it a natural stop for boats exploring the fjord or transiting between the Gothenburg archipelago and the coast south to Varberg. The anchorage is largely undeveloped — Allemansrätten allows landing and walking the island, which has low granite outcrops, wind-bent pines, and views over the inner fjord. A good stop for those wanting a quiet night in natural surroundings rather than a marina environment.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S
Exposed To
W · NW · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Bird nesting areas around the island from Apr 1–Jul 31 — approach carefully and minimise landing during this period. No fires.
Hazards
- !Western exposure — uncomfortable in SW-W winds over 15 knots
- !Shallow approach from south — check chart for minimum depths
- !No facilities — self-sufficient overnight stop
Skipper's Tips
- →Perfect midday stop between Gothenburg (Styrsö) and Onsala on a day-sail south
- →Good swimming beach on the east side of the island — clean, shallow water
- →Quiet enough for wildlife observation — listen for cuckoos in June
- →Move to Onsala (3nm E) for the evening if any west or south swell forecast
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Kungsbacka town (5nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
Summer-only anchorage (June–August). No reason to stay outside fine-weather conditions — the western exposure makes it uncomfortable in winds above 15 knots from W/SW. Useful as a lunch stop or early-season stop when Onsala becomes crowded.
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