Endelave Island
Endelave · Endelave Ø · Endelave Havn
55°45.0'N 10°16.2'E
Depth
1–3m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for the Endelave anchorage in 1–3m. Shallow water — draught limit approximately 1.5m for safe anchoring. Open to east — in easterly above F4, use the harbour.
Setting Your Anchor
- 1.Check eelgrass chart (DKSOS app or Navionics) — anchor only on sandy bottom free of vegetation; fine DKK 10,000
- 2.Use 5:1 scope minimum — the Kattegat is almost tideless (0.3m tidal range); scope is about depth and holding quality
- 3.Remember: anchoring is tolerated for 1 night only in unoccupied natural anchorages — it is not a legal right in Denmark
- 4.Set your anchor alarm to 65m before sleeping — Kattegat weather can deteriorate rapidly; be ready to leave
About This Anchorage
Endelave is one of Denmark's most remote and least-visited inhabited islands — a small island (30km²) south of Horsens Fjord, accessible only by ferry from Snaptun. The island has approximately 150 residents and a genuine end-of-the-world quietness. It is not a tourist destination — there are few facilities and almost no day-trippers. The anchorage off the small harbour is comfortable in westerly conditions. The island landscape is low and agricultural with sandy beaches on the south and east coasts. A special stop for sailors who appreciate authentic rural island Denmark without tourist infrastructure.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring); harbour fee approx DKK 100–130/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Shallow water — draught limit approximately 1.5m; eelgrass fine DKK 10,000; ferry traffic from Snaptun; anchoring tolerated 1 night; speed limit 5kt.
Hazards
- !Very shallow harbour approach and anchorage (1–3m) — maximum draught approximately 1.5m
- !Open to east across the Kattegat — uncomfortable in easterly above F4
- !Very limited facilities — fully self-sufficient needed; no fuel available
- !Ferry traffic from Snaptun — maintain clear passage
Skipper's Tips
- →Endelave is the most authentic 'untouched' island experience in Danish Kattegat sailing — come for the solitude
- →The south beach (Sydstranden) is excellent for swimming — white sand, shallow clear water
- →Bring all provisions from Horsens or Snaptun before crossing — the island shop is very limited
Facilities
One small restaurant/kro open in summer. Very limited provisions — bring everything you need. No supermarket.
Nearest provisions: Endelave kro (very limited) (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August. Best for sailors who value isolation and authenticity over facilities. The shallow water limits it to shoal-draught vessels.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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