Nautical literature: Destination in view - Ten cruising guides for the Baltic Sea

Cruising guide: Germany

"Cruising guide Baltic Sea coast 1 - Travemünde to Flensburg"

from Jan Werner

Jan Werner's cruising guide "Baltic Sea coast 1- Travemünde to Flensburg" offers a voyage of discovery through the five major recreational boating areas on the Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein. From Travemünde to Flensburg, including the Kiel Canal and the Elbe-Lübeck Canal, a variety of suggested routes are presented. The journey leads from the Bay of Lübeck to the island of Fehmarn and back to Kiel, the heart of the sailing community. Along the Flensburg Fjord, sailors will discover idyllic stops with safe moorings. Over 100 photos and around 86 colour maps support navigation.

Delius Klasing: 7th edition 2021, pages: 192, approx. 86 harbour plans, gatefold brochure, ISBN: 978-3-667-12064-9, 39,90 €

"Cruising guide Baltic Sea coast 2 - Travemünde to Szczecin"

from Jan Werner

Whether historic Hanseatic towns, idyllic Bodden landscapes or lively seaside resorts - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's coast has something for everyone. In the 9th, completely revised edition of 2024, Jan Werner presents in his 232-page "Cruising guide Baltic Sea coast 2" the most beautiful places on the mainland and the islands, divided into seven detailed cruise suggestions.

It describes all the important harbours and anchorages as well as their access routes and supply options. With 147 photos and illustrations as well as detailed plans, you are sure to find your way around. In combination with numerous tips on places of interest and excursion destinations, this guarantees an all-round successful holiday.

Delius Klasing: 9th, completely revised edition 2024, pages: 232, photos and illustrations: 147, 109 plans, gatefold brochure ISBN: 978-3-667-12175-2, 39,90 €

"Territories from above - Rügen with Hiddensee"

by Siegrun Scheiter and Bodo Müller

"Territories from above - Rügen with Hiddensee" provides an overview of 40 selected harbours and anchorages around the islands of Rügen and Hiddensee. Large-scale views of the moorings are made possible by specially created aerial photographs. In addition, detailed maps and informative close-ups in the cruising guide make navigation and planning easier.

Delius Klasing: 1st edition 2025, pages: 120, photos and illustrations: 119, approx. 41 colour plans and 119 aerial photographs, spiral binding with cover ISBN: 978-3-667-12985-7, 39,90 €

Denmark

"Cruising Guide Denmark 1 - Jutland, Anholt, Læsø"

from Jan Werner

The "Cruising Guide Denmark 1 - Jutland, Anholt, Læsø" provides nine versatile cruising suggestions for sports skippers in the area, catering for all tastes and requirements. In the 10th, completely revised edition of Jan Werner's standard work, the routes range from the North Sea coast of Jutland near Rømø to the Thyborøn Canal, leading through the Limfjord into the Baltic Sea and to the islands of Læsø, Anholt and Samsø. Side trips to the Little Belt and the Danish South Sea extend the possibilities. These worthwhile routes are designed so that they connect directly to each other and can easily be combined for longer boating holidays.

Delius Klasing: 10th, completely revised edition 2022, pages: 272, photos and illustrations: 255, 115 maps and plans, gatefold brochure, ISBN: 978-3-667-12173-8, 39,90 €

"Cruising Guide Denmark 2 - Funen, Zealand, Lolland, Falster, Møn, Bornholm"

from Jan Werner

The east coast of Denmark offers ideal conditions for both sailing beginners and experienced sailors. Families will find numerous exciting destinations for all age groups. From short sailing routes to idyllic anchor bays to lively harbour towns, there is something to discover for every preference.

The "Cruising Guide Denmark 2" is a comprehensive guide to the sailing areas of the Danish Baltic Sea. It contains 238 illustrations and 125 colour charts to help you find the most beautiful moorings and anchorages. It also provides information about the waterways and regions as well as nautical advice, tips on supplies and excursions to make your holiday on the Danish Baltic Sea unforgettable.

Delius Klasing: 13th, completely revised edition 2024, pages: 272, photos and illustrations: 122, 129 colour maps and plans, gatefold brochure, ISBN: 978-3-667-12491-3, 39,90 €

Denmark and Sweden

"Havneguiden 6 - Danmark og sydvestlige Sverige"

from Per Hotvedt

The "Havneguiden 6 - Danmark og sydvestlige Sverige" covers the Danish coast, excluding the harbours on Bornholm and the North Sea, as well as the Swedish west coast from Skanör to Gothenburg. The handbook provides comprehensive information on natural harbours and marinas with aerial photographs, approach sketches and explanatory texts in the cruising guide, in Danish for Danish harbours and in Swedish for Swedish harbours.

Each harbour description is divided into a general and a maritime section. The general section provides information about the destination, including historical and cultural background as well as leisure activities. The maritime section explains the mooring options and provides information on navigation and staying in the harbour. An information bar contains contact details and an overview of service facilities. This 4th edition from 2020 is no longer available everywhere, but a 5th updated edition has unfortunately not yet been published.

Skagerrak Forlag: 4th updated edition 2020, 334 pages, spiral binding, ISBN 978-3-667-11346-7, €74.90

"Hamnguiden 7 - Landsort-Skanör"

by Ardebrant, Granath, Jansson, Nordström, Sannel, Skoogh

With its archipelago landscape, sheltered waters and numerous harbours, the south-east Swedish coast offers ideal conditions for sailing trips. The comprehensive "Hamnguiden 7 - Landsort-Skanör" provides important information for cruise preparation. It covers the Swedish east coast from Landsort in the north to Skanör in the south, the islands of Öland and Gotland (in Swedish) and Bornholm in Denmark (in Danish).

Detailed harbour descriptions and precise navigation instructions support sailors in their planning. A total of 428 harbours, anchorages and natural bays are presented with large-scale map sketches and annotated aerial photographs to ensure optimum voyage preparation.

Skagerrak Forlag: 3rd updated edition 2025, 414 pages, spiral binding, ISBN 978-82-7997-243-3, €82.90

Sweden

"Hamnguiden 5 - Gothenburg-Svinesund"

by Ardebrant, Engevik, Jansson, Nordström, Sannel

The "Hamnguiden 5, Gothenburg-Svinesund" covers around 400 harbours from the coast of the Swedish metropolis to the Norwegian border. It includes mainland harbours as well as natural harbours and anchorages along the Bohuslän coast. Several harbours are often presented under one keyword. Each harbour is provided with an individual harbour map, an aerial photograph and a descriptive text. A fact box provides important information. The text is written in Swedish.

Skagerrak Forlag: 4th updated edition 2021, 287 pages, spiral binding, ISBN 978-82-7997-229-7, 82,90 €

"Hamnguiden 9 - Vänern och Vättern, Göta älv, Dalslands kanal, Göta kanal"

by Ann Ardebrant and Torbjörn Ardebrant

The "Hamnguiden 9 - Vänern och Vättern, Göta älv, Dalslands kanal, Göta kanal" provides detailed information on 255 natural harbours and guest harbours along the navigable waterway in the south of Sweden, including Göta älv, Vänern, Dalsland Canal, Vikingaleden, Göta Canal and Vättern. Well-known and lesser-known natural harbours are described and supplemented with tips. Guest harbours are described in detail with service facilities and mooring options. Each harbour is supplemented by an individual harbour map, an aerial photograph, a descriptive text and a fact box with important information.

Skagerrak Forlag: 2nd updated edition 2020, 215 pages, spiral binding, ISBN 978-82-7997-221-1, €74.90

Cruising guide for the entire Baltic Sea

"The Baltic Sea as a place of longing"

from the editorial teams of YACHT and BOOTE

Which waters should you go to in summer? Where is the undiscovered bay or the insider tip in an otherwise heavily frequented area? Good things are often closer than you think: the Baltic Sea, a varied home territory, offers both beginners and experienced water sports enthusiasts numerous corners, bays and islands to discover and experience.

The book "The Baltic Sea as a place of longing" is aimed equally at motorboat drivers and sailors. It serves as a practical and fascinatingly written source of ideas, in which editors of the leading German water sports magazines present their favourite trips.

Delius Klasing: 1st edition 2019, pages: 240, photos and illustrations: 274, gatefold brochure, 978-3-667-11707-6, 19,90 €