Approaching Dragør Harbour
Important information about sailing in Dragør Harbour
Important information for sailors: Dredging of the entrance to Dragør New Harbour – Spring 2026
The entrance to Dragør New Harbour has been partially dredged. This means that there is currently a navigable channel with a minimum water depth of 2.5 metres. However, it has not been possible to dredge the entire marked entrance, and reduced water depth remains on the south-eastern side/end of the entrance.
Sailors are advised to follow the buoyage and keep to the western side of the entrance. Light-coloured areas indicate shallower waters.
To ensure safe navigation into Dragør New Harbour, the innermost port lateral buoy has been moved from position 55°35’25.3”N 12°40’59.2”E to a new temporary position at 55°35’24.5”N 12°40’56.7”E. It is expected that the buoy will be returned to its original position as soon as further dredging can be carried out.
The Notices to Mariners NM-909-25, which announced the reduced depth in the entrance, will be updated.
All sailors are still advised to exercise extra caution when entering the New Harbour.
The Harbour Master
Important information about sailing in Dragør Harbour
Be aware of mooring lines system laid out perpendicular to the east end of the "Landgangen” quay in the marina “Ny Havn”. (See the overview map at the bottom of the page).
Please keep a close eye on mooring lines while berthing. The mooring lines are anchored to a chain in the middle of the basin, and thus it is possible to pass safely in the middle of the basin and towards the mooring poles to the north.
Depth
In the entrance channel to The Old Port (“Gammel Havn”) is 3.5 meters and up to 3.5 meters in the harbour. The depth in the channel to the marina (“Ny Havn”) is 2.5 meters.
Warning
As a result of sanding etc. the sea mark is moved in the approach to the marina “Ny Havn” when the depth conditions in the area change. Pay attention to local markings.
Largest ships that can enter Dragør Harbour
Dragør Old Port “Gammel Havn”: Pleasure crafts up to length 23 meters in length, width 7 meters and draft 3 meters.
The Marina "Ny Havn": Pleasure crafts up to 12 meters in length, width 4 meters and draft 2 meters.
The Old Ferry Harbor “Gamle Færgehavn”: Commercial and naval vessels up to 45 meters in length, width 10 meters and draft 3.5 meters.
Water levels
The difference between Mean High Tide and Mean Low Tide is approximately 0.3 meters. North-Easterly and Eastern storms can produce high tide up to 1.4 meters high water and South-easterly storms can lead to low tides of up to 1.0 meter low water.
see current water level (dmi.dk, in Danish)
Approaching Dragør Harbour
The maximum speed is 3 knots in the harbour.
A moderate speed must be had while approaching Dragør Harbour.
Pilots are available at the port.
Markings
The markings at the entrance to the marina (“Ny Havn”) is on station in the period 1 April 1st to November 15th. Please note that at the local buoys to the west at the guest quay in front of Café Espersen is only 1.0 to 1.5 meters’ depth.
Lighthouse Marking
The lighthouse marking at the entrance to the marina “Ny Havn” is on from April 1st to November 15th.
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