Fredericia
Fredericia Havn · Fredericia Strand
55°33.6'N 09°45.2'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for overnight in 2–5m. The anchorage off Fredericia beach gives good holding on sand and mud but is exposed to southerly wind and swell across the Little Belt. In southerly above F4, use the harbour or move to a more sheltered position.
Setting Your Anchor
- 1.Check eelgrass chart (DKSOS app or Navionics) — anchor only on sandy or muddy bottom free of vegetation
- 2.Use 5:1 scope minimum — the Little Belt is almost tideless (0.3–0.5m tidal range); scope is about depth and holding, not tide
- 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 — tidal currents through the narrows can cause unexpected swinging
About This Anchorage
Fredericia is a historic fortress town on the east Jutland coast at the northern end of the Little Belt — its star-shaped fortifications (1650) are among the best-preserved in Scandinavia. The town played a key role in the 1849 Battle of Fredericia during the First Schleswig War. The anchorage off the sandy beaches south of town is comfortable in northerly and westerly conditions. The commercial port is large and busy — the anchorage area is well south of commercial traffic. The town has good provisioning, a well-preserved old town within the ramparts, and a marina with full facilities.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (anchoring off beach); harbour fee approx DKK 150–190/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: No anchoring on eelgrass — fine DKK 10,000. Commercial port to north — maintain clear passage. Anchoring tolerated 1 night. Speed limit 5kt within 300m of shore.
Hazards
- !Open to south and east across the Little Belt — uncomfortable in southerly above F4
- !Commercial shipping traffic through the main channel — maintain safe distance
- !Eelgrass beds on inshore shallows — anchor in sandy central area
- !Commercial port zone north of anchorage — do not anchor in commercial shipping lanes
Skipper's Tips
- →Walk the complete circuit of the star-shaped fortifications (1.5 hours) — one of the finest examples of Vauban-style fortress engineering in Scandinavia
- →The Fredericia Museum in the old town covers the 1849 battle — well worth a visit
- →Fredericia is a good provisioning stop before heading south into the Little Belt — full urban services available
- →The railway station is 15 minutes walk — easy day trip to Kolding (20 min) or Odense (45 min)
Facilities
Fredericia town has restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets within the old town walls. Harbour café at the marina.
Nearest provisions: Fredericia town centre (0.8nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September. Less visited than Middelfart — a quieter alternative with good urban services and the historic fortifications.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 65m
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