Svanemøllehavnen, Denmark

The largest marina in Denmark, with 1,200 berths, Svanemøllehavnen (Swan Mill Marina) attracts 3,000 visiting yachts every year. It is situated in Copenhagen Harbour, close to the centre of the capital, with Tivoli Gardens, the Little Mermaid statue, the shopping street of Strøget and the city’s bathing beach all within easy reach. Three distinct yacht clubs are based at the marina –the Copenhagen Amateur Sailing Club, the Sailing Club Sundet and the Øresund Sailing Club Frem. It is also home to a permanent collection of traditional wooden boats.

The marina can be accessed around the clock via a channel, which has depth of six metres, marked by red and green stakes. There is a maximum speed of three knots in the harbour basin.

After registering and paying for a berth, boat-owners can obtain a card from a ticket machine in the harbour office, which will enable them to access the electricity supply from a service pedestal. Water is freely provided throughout the facility. The same card will allow them to gain entry to the toilets, washrooms and laundry.

Meals can be obtained from the marina’s clubhouse and there are many restaurants adjacent to the harbour offering a variety of different cuisines.

Other services include fuel (petrol and diesel), a mast crane, hard standing, a holding tank to accommodate the waste from visiting yachts, wi-fi and a defibrillator.

There is also a barbecue area, a playground for children and bicycles can be rented.

Svanemøllehavnen info@smhavn.dk www.smhavn.dk