There are these Danish islands that somehow everyone sails past, even though they lie pretty much right next to one of the main routes. The spaghetti-thin, almost seven nautical miles long Sejerø at the northern exit of the Great Belt, opposite Samsø, is one such island. Anyone travelling to the Kattegat, Anholt or Sweden's west coast will pass by here. However, Samsø, one of the region's most popular islands, lies 15 nautical miles opposite. And to the west is Aarhus and its small islets, which hold a magical attraction for many skippers.
Perhaps that explains why so few crews know Sejerø. Yet it is a very pretty destination. The small but spacious yacht and ferry harbour is located on the west side. There is almost always plenty of space there because, as I said, only a few yachts get lost here. The harbour itself has everything you need: a nice café-restaurant, a second café around the corner, a really tiny, touching fishing museum in an old boat shed, a bathing beach with a bathing jetty next door and, of course, the obligatory Danish barbecue areas right by the harbour on the pier. Including a beautiful view of the sunset.
The village is located slightly inland. A well-stocked supermarket with a bakery and another restaurant leave nothing to be desired. The island is still home to just over 300 inhabitants who live in the village and on farms. They are happy about the rare visitors instead of being annoyed by too many tourists, as is the case elsewhere. Reason enough to stop by instead of mooring in chronically overcrowded harbours.
Position
55° 52' 53'' N, 011° 08' 14'' E
Size
approx. 7 x 1 nautical mile
Inhabitants
325
Harbours & bays
The harbour has good places alongside or in boxes. You can also anchor directly in front of the harbour in easterly winds. Depending on the westerly or easterly wind, the other side of the island is also suitable for swimming stops before entering the harbour. The bottom rises slowly and the water depths are ideal for anchoring. Please note that the long Sejerø Reef in the south must be avoided over a wide area.
Tips
In the south of the island, a small farm café opens in summer with a great view from a hill. There you can also sample a gin distilled on the island. If you have bikes with you, head to the northern tip with its yellow lighthouse and, depending on the wind direction, go for a swim in the lee of the island. There is also a mini golf course and café about a kilometre behind the supermarket.
