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Under the cover of the dark winter season, we have built two brand new bridges. One short and one long. And now that the light, warmth and sunshine are once again making Anholt a paradise for sailors, you can really see how well the work has turned out.

The short bridge
The short bridge is located completely under land - in the innermost part of the harbor, with a gangway right up to the harbor's main thoroughfare Gennem Landet. From here it is less than a hundred meters to shops where you can stock up on provisions. This applies whether the provisions consist of delicious food at one of the local eateries, or whether it's the kind of food you need to take back on the boat. Either way, you can sit and enjoy the harbor environment, the good weather, the sun or the stunning views from the quayside right down to the short bridge.

The short bridge is designed for smaller boats. It should therefore be used exclusively for guest sailors with a shallow draught who can maneuver right at the bottom of the harbor. Examples include small motorboats, people boats and other vessels that do not plunge deep. The bridge is 30 meters long and the water depth will be approximately 2.5 meters.

The long bridge
The second bridge, the one in the outer basin, is somewhat longer. It measures a full 200 meters and is expected to accommodate around 50 boats. The number of berths will vary depending on the size of the boats. The berths at this bridge are intended to be longship berths, so there will be no piles or buoys.

NOTE for special wind conditions

Please note that this bridge can be an unstable location in certain wind directions. In unsettled weather, we strongly recommend using a berth inside the harbor. We encourage you to follow the weather forecast on the days you may be moored at the long bridge.

We are working on finding a good solution that can provide shelter at the seats on the long bridge. Unfortunately, we will not be able to implement this for the 2023 season.  

Green electricity
On both bridges, brand new electricity meters have been installed, which supply 100% green electricity to the connected boats. To 'open' the power on the board, you need a card that you can buy in the vending machine found at Sailor House. This is the same card that is needed to use the showers in the sanitary section of the Sailor House. The vending machine is open 24 hours a day.
Sailor House includes both the harbor master's office, kitchen facilities and shower and toilet facilities.

The prices for port fees, electricity and showers can be found by clicking on this link

When you arrive at a port, you probably expect to be able to moor your boat easily, conveniently and safely. You can do just that at Anholt.

At most of the port's several hundred meters of berth, a 'stern mooring buoy' has been established. This clever system, with a large 'eye' at the top of the mooring buoy (see photo), makes it a breeze for sailors to moor their boats. This means that even in bad weather, it is easy for sailors to moor their boat at Anholt harbor.

The buoys, which are three meters high, protrude one meter above the water. The buoys are driven into the harbor floor with a specially developed spear that wedges and is so firmly anchored to the bottom that it can withstand the strong pull of the boats.

It is not only the buoy system that makes a good bridge at Anholt harbor. It is also important that there is access to water and electricity.

Therefore, all bridges are equipped with water meters, and LED lights are installed in the electricity meters, which provide a nice and cozy lighting on bright summer evenings.

At this link you can read more about the bridge in the outer harbor at Anholt harbor and the new bridge for small boats.

Welcome to Anholt - the island of good bridges.

In mid-May, VISION: ANHOLT. ALL YEAR ROUND was presented at a meeting attended by Anholt Port A/S, among others. The meeting was also attended by three of the island's local associations: Anholt Borgerforening, Anholt Erhverv and Anholt Grundejerforening - as well as Norddjurs Municipality. The vision should be seen as a step towards securing Anholt's future.

The population of Anholt has been steadily declining over the years and is currently down to around 140 permanent residents. This is in stark contrast to the busiest summer weeks, when the number of tourists reaches close to six thousand people. Such an increase in the number of people on the island places great demands on flexibility and infrastructure, and requires a focus on ensuring that Anholt does not 'grow' beyond what the island can support.

"We have a great responsibility
to develop the port of Anholt
into a modern and attractive port"
Kirsten H. Schmidt
director Anholt Harbour A/S

In this light, Anholt harbor is an important and necessary part of the island's infrastructure. Both in the daily life of the locals, but also for everyone else who wants to visit Anholt. The pleasure boats and especially the Anholt ferry are dependent on good harbour conditions, which makes the harbour an important player in realizing the vision of Anholt.

"We have a great responsibility to develop the port on Anholt into a modern and attractive port. This ranges from the locals' need for daily ferry calls, which is necessary to maintain a local community on the island, to being an attractive port where tourists can dock their boats and visit the island's restaurants and attractions. That's why we have invested heavily in recent years to improve conditions. Most recently with the construction of new bridges, which create even better conditions for visitors," says Kirsten H. Schmidt, CEO of Anholt Harbour A/S, and emphasizes that they are very positive about the initiative and the wishes in VISION: ANHOLT. ALL YEAR ROUND.

VISION: ANHOLT. ALL YEAR ROUND can be downloaded as a PDF at this link - you can, among other things, read about:

The ferry is the lifeblood of the island - page 7
Access to housing, building plots and test homes - page 7
New local plan for the harbor area - page 13
The purpose of the vision - page 19

In addition, there is plenty of inspiration and exciting thoughts that unfold in VISION: ANHOLT. ALL YEAR ROUND - happy reading.

Take a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and go for a refreshing swim at Anholt Vesterstrand, which has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag again this year.

Jump in your swimsuit, bikini, swimming trunks or wear 'pure natura' and enjoy the clear and clean salt water. The bathing water is clean at Anholt Vesterstrand, and at the same time there is a special focus on sustainability.

Blue Flag is an international certification scheme administered in Denmark by the Danish Outdoor Council. Blue Flag beaches and harbors undergo regular inspections throughout the season to ensure compliance with the strict criteria.

This summer, you can find the Blue Flag on 153 Danish beaches and 15 harbors.

"Clean bathing water is important to many people, but we know that many Danes also care about sustainability, and one of the most important criteria for Blue Flag is a focus on sustainability, for example in the form of activities that make guests more aware of nature and the environment. Therefore, I am pleased that we can once again this year give so many beaches and harbors the seal of quality that the Blue Flag labeling scheme is," says Winni Grosbøll, Director of the Danish Outdoor Council.

Get ready to explore Anholt Vesterstrand, where you can enjoy purity, tranquility and a refreshing Blue Flag bathing experience.

The high season is over and there is summer life on Anholt

There are many activities and the island offers something for everyone.

Anholt Tourist Information is diligent in updating activities on their facebook page. We recommend that you take a look at the Facebook page, which refers to activities, places to eat, local specialities and experiences with which you can choose to spice up your summer holiday and experiences.

We can mention some of the summer events here:

14 June - 19 August 2022
Opening days in Anholt lighthouse (Tuesdays and Fridays)

23 - 29 July 2022
Denmark's cosiest kite festival

2. - 7. august 2022
Far out at Anholt festival

11 - 12 August 2022
Anholt Dark Sky

Welcome and have fun on the beautiful island of Anholt.

Come and experience Sailor House's new barbecue area: Free gas grill available and tables/benches for 100 guests.

A few years ago, the entire area around Sailor House was completely renovated. In the kitchen, guests could experience brand new appliances and a new beautiful floor and virtually the entire bathroom area of the house was replaced with new from top to bottom.

The barbecue area is a chapter in itself. Today it is part of the sheltered area 'The Compass', where there are no less than four free gas barbecues and tables/benches for 100 guests.

The four gas barbecues turn on automatically every day at 17.30 and turn off again at 22.00. If the 'opening time' of the barbecue is difficult to remember, the visiting sailors just have to think in traffic terms, because when the barbecue is on, there is a green light at the barbecue site and a red light when the gas is off.

"Guests have really welcomed the fine improvements the area has received. Especially the new barbecue area around the Compass has been well received and I can promise that it will be used frequently", says Klaus Jensen, harbour master.

When it's time to eat, there are tables and benches with seating for around 100 people. You can sit together or separately, and either way, you can be part of the community in the area. Enjoy and enjoy! Read about the facilities at this link