Simrishamn (Österlen)
Simrishamn anchorage · Österlen coast
55°33.4'N 14°21.5'E
Depth
3–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for 3–4m on sand/mud. Reasonable holding in the approach but exposed to E-SE Baltic. Move to Simrishamn harbour if any E or S conditions forecast. The harbour entrance is well-marked and accessible day and night.
About This Anchorage
Simrishamn is the main town of the Österlen district — the southeast tip of Sweden and one of its most scenic coastal areas. The Österlen coast is known for its rolling countryside, traditional windmills, art studios (many artists are drawn to the exceptional light here), and the distinctive mustard-yellow sandstone church towers. The town has a charming old quarter, a good harbour with facilities for visiting yachts, and excellent restaurants focused on local Österlen produce (asparagus in spring, summer berries, and smoked herring). Simrishamn marks the corner of Sweden — south of here, the coast curves west into the Öresund approaches toward Malmö and Copenhagen.
Protected From
W · NW · N · NE
Exposed To
E · SE · S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Harbour preferred for overnight — anchorage in approaches for temporary stops only. E-SE Baltic exposure: temporary anchorage only in W-N conditions.
Hazards
- !Baltic E-SE fetch to Poland/Germany — exposed approach anchorage
- !Leave approach anchorage before any E conditions develop
- !Sweden's southeastern corner: shipping traffic from Öresund TSS approaches
Skipper's Tips
- →Österlen countryside is spectacular — cycle inland to windmills and mustard-yellow churches
- →Ales Stenar (Sweden's Stonehenge) is 15km south — stone ship monument overlooking the sea
- →Local smoked herring is exceptional — buy directly from the smokehouse near the harbour
- →Last Sweden stop before Öresund passage to Denmark or Malmö — provision here
- →Ales Stenar is one of Sweden's most impressive ancient monuments — dinghy ashore and hire a bike
Facilities
Good selection of restaurants in Simrishamn old town; local Österlen produce focus
Nearest provisions: Simrishamn town (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August. Österlen is a popular Swedish summer destination — countryside tourism peaks in July. The coast here is warmer than north Baltic Sweden (latitude 56°N, shallow shelf water). September can be excellent — quieter with warm days and good Baltic sailing conditions.
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