Heiligenhafen : Profile

Location

This small holiday town is a major yachting centre as well as a fishing port. It lies about 45NM west of Kiel.

Position 54° 22' 34" N,10° 58' 55" E.

Docking

The approach is well marked, although maybe not very comfortable in strong onshore winds.

Keep clear of the commercial/fishing port on your port side and head for the huge marina. There are usually spaces available.

Last updated February 2010.

Harbour Master
Tel:+49 (0)4362 900434, VHF Channel 14
Opening Hours: 0800-1700(Mon-Sat)
HM office is between the yacht harbour and the old harbour.

Yacht Harbour
Heiligenhafen
Tel:+49 (0)4362 900434
Follow the channel past the mole protecting the fishing harbour and straight on through the entrance in the next breakwater. The yacht haven is ahead to sta'bd. All facilities and services are available as well as a good range of shops.

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