Contributions by Steinar Nilsen

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Easy approach to the marina. The harbor has 4 guest places at the outer inside of the northern floating dock. It is a bit tricky to moor with a large boat since the finger pontoons are unusually short. Slightly annoying waves from passing boats in the strait. 4-5 meters depth at the guest places.
Good facilities on land with toilet, shower, and free use of washing machine. There is also a Meny store within walking distance (about 1.5 km).

2 x helpful | written on 16. Aug 2024

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Inner Näverkärrsviken (Karlsvik) is a spacious and good anchorage. Very good holding ground at 3 to 10 m depth. Two SXK buoys have been placed in the bay, but there is room for 20-30 boats to anchor.

Be aware that strong south winds impact the bay significantly. Last time we stayed there for a night with 12 m/s from the south, but the anchor held well.

The approach is straightforward, but be aware of a 1.5 m unmarked shoal in the approach. Stay well toward Grötö and you will pass safely.

Very nice sandy beach, beautiful nature including old deciduous forest with really large ash and elm trees.

1 x helpful | written on 12. Aug 2023 | updated_on 12. Aug 2023

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Lohals is a very pleasant harbor in the north of Langeland. You can choose between 2 basins - the marina to the south and the fishing harbor to the north. Larger sailboats have more options in the fishing harbor where most guest berths are alongside with good depth. In parts of the marina, it is too shallow for sailboats, but there are several options there as well.

There are very good facilities for guests with a sauna, nice service building, kitchen, free bicycle rentals, several restaurants, and pubs in the immediate vicinity. The service building also has a stage where there is often live music. It is 1100 meters to a grocery store and with free bicycles, it is very convenient to do some shopping.

The approach is straightforward, but it can get a bit tight at the entrance to the fishing harbor if there are larger boats along the breakwater. The harbor is well protected against wind and waves.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Aug 2025

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Korsør is a natural place to stop on the way up or down the Great Belt since it is right next to the Great Belt Bridge. Very large and well-equipped harbour with good facilities. You can easily moor alongside on the outermost floating piers or on green-marked vacant pile moorings inside the harbour.

You can buy groceries at SuperBrugsen or Netto, which are located 1.5 km from the harbour. You can get there easily with free bicycles from the harbour office. There is a nice, small sandy beach just south of the harbour. You will find a food truck with all rights by the cranes as well as a restaurant in the service building.

If you need to change crew, there is a direct train connection from Korsør to Kastrup. The station is a short taxi ride from the harbour.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Aug 2025

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Havna er bygget om de siste år så vær oppmerksom ved anløp hvis du har eldre kart i plotteren. Kalundborg er en travel kommersiell havn og man må passe godt på skipstrafikken ved anløp. Gjestehavna er meget sentralt plassert midt i sentrum med kort vei til restauranter, butikker, togstasjon og severdigheter. En tur opp til Vor Frue kirke er obligatorisk. Det er et monumentalt byggverk fra tidlig 1200-tall og ruver godt med sine 5 tårn. Østre del av gjestehavna er bygget om til et fint badeanlegg.

Du fortøyer longside til kai ved servicebygget eller på grønnmerkede plasser ellers i havna.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Aug 2025 | updated_on 14. Aug 2025

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Stor svaihavn med plass til mange båter. Godt hold for ankeret og dybder fra 2 til 8 m. Følg godt med på merker under innseilingen da det er meget grunt øst og sør for odden.

Kort tur med jolle inn til Rørvig havn eller til fine strender rundt bukta.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Aug 2025 | updated_on 14. Aug 2025

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Langør is a very beautiful place northeast on Samsø. Long sandbanks form barriers against the sea outside. They stop all waves but only provide moderate protection from the wind. Langør is a small place, and people usually come here to experience the special nature. Feel free to take a walk or run north to the beautiful beach from Lilleøre and onwards to the heath. The water is especially clear, and it's tempting to take a swim even right by the harbor.

Pay close attention during the approach as the area is very shallow. You moor alongside on the west and south sides of the quay or on the east side of the breakwater. In the inner basin, you moor to poles in the usual Danish manner. It is also possible to moor in the outer basin, but it is very cramped and difficult to moor boats over 34 feet. If the harbor is completely full, it is possible to anchor east of the harbor and take a dinghy in.

1 x helpful | written on 14. Aug 2025

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Sønderborg is a beautiful and lively Danish town on Als. The town is nicely situated around Als Sund and the center is located on the east side of the sound. Here you have easy access to varied shopping, many restaurants and bars, a lovely beach, fine buildings, Sønderborg Castle, and a beautiful windmill.

You moor alongside the quay. Be aware that the quay has piles outside the quay front, so regular fenders work poorly. You need large ball fenders and/or regular fenders that are hung horizontally. The service building is located at the north end, almost up by the bridge. There is also an ice cream bar. Some of the spots by the harbor office are reserved for larger boats and a ferry.

On the north side of the bridge, a new quay has been built and it is a bit calmer here, but then you are dependent on the bridge opening (see Sønderborg Traffic Harbor).

1 x helpful | written on 14. Aug 2025

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Very popular guest harbor with a superb location in relation to all attractions and services in Norway's oldest town. Very nice service building with excellent shower facilities and kiosk/cafeteria.

Simple approach both from the west and east. From the east, you need to wait for bridge openings at fixed times, see information on the website. There is a lot of traffic in the strait, which can cause some disturbing waves outside the breakwater. Mooring in boxes or alongside. Be aware of steep harbor fees if the boat is 41 feet or longer.

1 x helpful | written on 19. Aug 2023 | updated_on 19. Aug 2023

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Easy approach all the way to the innermost part of the harbor, right in front of the sales office. Be aware of shallow water around the river mouth. Simple floating dock for guests. No water or electricity on this dock, but easy to fill water at other docks in the large marina or from the quay right inside the guest dock. Large Kiwi store right by the guest dock, open from 7 AM to 11 PM every day except Sunday. New restaurant opened in 2024 - Sliperiet Bistro.

Beach volleyball court, sauna, and playground. Swimming beach at the outer part of the harbor. Disc golf course in the forest west of the harbor.

1 x helpful | written on 30. Jul 2023 | updated_on 20. Nov 2024

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Utö is an idyllic natural harbour with 2 guest piers: the commercial quay just in front of the famous light house and another floating jetty further west in the bay, next to Utö Havshotel.

The commercial quay has guest spots on the east side. Beware of shallow water (less than 2 meters) for the inner spots.

Both locations have toilets, but the facilities at the floating jetty is far better. There might be a possibility to rent a sauna at the beach to the east side of the quay.

Utö harbour is very popular in July and the two piers fill up early. However, there is ample anchoring space in the bay.

1 x helpful | written on 3. Aug 2022 | updated_on 3. Aug 2022

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Easy approach and side mooring on the outside of the wave breaker. Good depth. Slightly disruptive waves from some passing boats, but generally calm. Water and electricity (additional fee) on the pier. Access to toilets in the boating association's clubhouse.

600 m walk to a well-stocked Coop Extra store.
Nice walks along the coastal path to Karljohansvern (2.5 km) or past the Tordenskiold Oak to Reverompa bathing area. 2.5 km to Horten town center.

1 x helpful | written on 18. May 2024