Boltenhagen
Boltenhagen Hafen · Redewisch
53°59.3'N 11°12.0'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m for the open beach anchorage in 3–6m on clean sand. OPEN COAST — this anchorage is for settled conditions only. Monitor Baltic weather continuously. Increase to 100m in any residual swell from north. Do not overnight here without a confirmed 12h settled forecast.
About This Anchorage
Boltenhagen is the westernmost beach resort in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — a classic Baltic spa town (Bad Boltenhagen designation, Kaiserbäder architecture) on the border with Schleswig-Holstein. The 8km beach of fine white sand is backed by the Redewisch cliffs (20m of chalk and sand). The resort was developed in the 1920s and further expanded in the GDR era as a workers' holiday destination — the large FDGB resort buildings still exist alongside newer development. The western position means Boltenhagen is the first port of call for yachts coming from Travemünde/Lübeck, or the last before Travemünde on eastward passages. The small pier harbour (Seebrücke) is very limited — the beach anchorage in settled conditions is the alternative.
Protected From
S · SW · SE · E
Exposed To
N · NW · NE · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (beach); harbour fee approx €10–14/night (small harbour only)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Open coast — leave in any northerly above F3; swimming beach — anchor outside bathing zones; small harbour capacity limited to yachts under 10m LOA.
Hazards
- !Open coast — fully exposed to N, NW, NE, and W; Baltic Bight swell can develop in 2–3 hours from settled conditions; monitor weather continuously
- !Small harbour for yachts under 10m only — larger vessels must anchor off
- !Swimming beach — bathing zones must be avoided; marked by buoys
- !No fuel — plan ahead
Skipper's Tips
- →Boltenhagen is the natural halfway stop between Travemünde/Lübeck and Wismar/Rostock — a useful lunch anchorage or overnight in settled anticyclonic conditions
- →The Redewisch cliffs (20m chalk and sand, 3km east of the resort) are accessible by beach walk — the cliff erosion pattern is distinctive and photogenic
- →The GDR heritage of Boltenhagen is visible in the large holiday complex buildings (now privatised) — the Baltic resort culture of the workers' state has a certain period charm
- →Best conditions for the beach anchorage: SE wind, strong anticyclone, calm sea state — arrive in the early evening after the beach crowds disperse
- →From Boltenhagen, the passage west to Travemünde (22nm) or east to Wismar (15nm) can both be made in a half day's sailing in the prevailing westerly
Facilities
Full resort facilities in Boltenhagen village: restaurants, cafes, supermarket, promenade shops. No fuel — Wismar (15nm) or Travemünde (22nm).
Nearest provisions: Boltenhagen village (beach road) (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August only — open coast. Do not attempt in any wind north of SE. Primarily a daytime anchorage or overnight in confirmed settled conditions.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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