Anchorages in Kalmar Sound
Sheltered Baltic Channel — Watch for Wind-Driven Currents
The Kalmar Sound is a 70km channel between mainland Sweden and the island of Öland — one of Sweden's finest sheltered sailing grounds. Unlike most Baltic Sweden, the Sound develops significant wind-driven currents up to 1 knot in sustained strong winds. Allow for set on approaches to anchorages. Öland's west coast is fringed with limestone shoals — anchor well away from shore. Karlskrona and Öland are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Allemansrätten gives the constitutional right to anchor freely.
Verified Anchorages — Kalmar Sound
10 anchorages
Kalmar (City)
Kalmar anchorage · Kalmarsund north
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Borgholm (Öland)
Borgholms hamn · Borgholm anchorage
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Byviken (Öland West)
Byviken anchorage · Öland limestone coast
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Färjestaden (Öland Bridge)
Färjestaden anchorage · Ölandsbron south
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Kristianopel
Kristianopel harbour · Kristianopel fortress
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Karlskrona (Naval City)
Karlskrona anchorage · Stumholmen anchorage
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Torhamn (Blekinge)
Torhamn anchorage · Blekinge outer skerries
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Hanöbukten (Kristianstad)
Hanö Bay anchorage · Kristianstad offshore
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Simrishamn (Österlen)
Simrishamn anchorage · Österlen coast
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Åhus (Helge å)
Åhus anchorage · Helge å river mouth
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Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep
In the Kalmar Sound, wind-driven currents can shift your position more than you expect overnight. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.
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