Helgenæs — Begtrup Vig
Begtrup Vig · Helgenæs · Helgenæs peninsula
56°07.1'N 10°31.5'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
60m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
60m
60m for Begtrup Vig in 2–5m excellent mud. The bay shape and peninsula give very good shelter from most directions. The main exposure is to W and SW — in westerly above F5 the anchorage can become uncomfortable. Excellent mud holding means the anchor will stay set.
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 60m before sleeping — Kattegat weather can deteriorate rapidly; be ready to leave
About This Anchorage
Begtrup Vig is a beautiful sheltered bay on the south side of the Helgenæs peninsula — a little-known gem on the East Jutland Kattegat coast. The Helgenæs peninsula juts out into the Kattegat southeast of Ebeltoft, creating the sheltered bay with excellent mud holding and protection from most wind directions except westerly. The surrounding landscape is unspoiled agricultural land and heathland — the peninsula is a designated nature landscape with some of the best views in East Jutland. Very few visiting yachts discover this anchorage. The mud is of exceptional quality. No facilities — but Ebeltoft (6nm) has everything.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S
Exposed To
W · SW · NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Eelgrass on bay fringes — anchor in central muddy area; anchoring tolerated 1 night; speed limit 5kt; Helgenæs is a nature landscape — no disturbance to wildlife.
Hazards
- !Open to west and SW — in westerly above F5 the anchorage becomes uncomfortable; move to Ebeltoft
- !Eelgrass on bay fringes — anchor in central muddy area
- !No facilities — self-sufficient; Ebeltoft 6nm for all services
Skipper's Tips
- →Begtrup Vig is the finest natural mud anchorage on the East Jutland Kattegat coast — if you need excellent holding and tranquility, come here
- →The walk to the Helgenæs lighthouse viewpoint gives panoramic Kattegat views — one of the best vistas in East Jutland
- →This anchorage is barely known among international visitors — you may well have it to yourself even in July
Facilities
No facilities. Ebeltoft (6nm) has full services including restaurants and provisioning.
Nearest provisions: Ebeltoft (6nm) (6nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Best in easterly or calm conditions when the W/SW exposure is not an issue. An excellent alternative to the crowded Ebeltoft anchorage.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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