Ljugarn
Ljugarns hamn · Ljugarn beach anchorage
57°19.9'N 18°42.5'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m on sand in 2–4m. Sand holding is consistent in westerly conditions but the east-facing bay means any E or NE wind brings unimpeded Baltic swell. Leave immediately if wind forecast to go east — the bay offers no protection whatsoever from the Baltic.
About This Anchorage
Ljugarn is a small resort village on Gotland's east coast, famous for its sandy beaches, shallow clear water, and the nearby Tomase raukar limestone stacks (Gotland's third-largest raukar field). The anchorage off the sandy beach is perfect in summer W and SW conditions — the clearest water on Gotland for swimming and the warmest east-coast beach on the island. The small harbour has a gästhamn and a few provisions available. Ljugarn is a quieter alternative to Visby for exploring Gotland's landscape, and the raukar walk from the village takes only 45 minutes return.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · NE · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Stay south of the small harbour entrance light — shallow bar extends north of the marked channel.
Hazards
- !Completely exposed to E and NE Baltic swell — leave at first sign of easterly development
- !Shallow bar at harbour entrance — approach from south via marked channel
- !Raukar limestone formations close to shore create underwater navigation hazard near beach edges
Skipper's Tips
- →Warmest swimming water on Gotland's east coast — Baltic surface water reaches 20–22°C in July
- →Walk to Tomase raukar (45 min return from harbour) — third-largest raukar field on Gotland
- →The beach north of the anchorage has a classic Swedish sommarstuga (summer cottage) landscape
- →Ljugarn makes a good overnight before or after the passage around Gotland's south tip
- →East-facing position means beautiful sunrise from the anchorage — set your alarm
Facilities
Small cafe and restaurant in village; limited provisions
Nearest provisions: Ljugarn village (0.2nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
Best July–August when Baltic high pressure maintains W conditions. May and September are possible but easterly weather windows on the east coast can be short.
Recommended Anchor Types
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