For crews travelling through the long Mariager Fjord, Hobro is already a possible stopover. However, the Hobro Sailing Club is now planning a major refurbishment of the marina. At the heart of the first phase of construction is Ægirs Brygge, a facility comprising two new outer floating jetties with a basin in between.
Floating jetties as breakwaters
The jetties, arranged in a semicircle like breakwaters, are not intended merely to provide additional berths. Their most important function is to protect the harbour basin. They are designed to keep wind and waves out of the inner part of the marina. For long-term berth holders and visitors, this would mean calmer conditions when manoeuvring in the harbour.
The plans include around 185 metres of new floating jetties. The construction cost for the first phase is estimated at around six million Danish kroner, or approximately 800,000 euros. The facility is also to be open to the public. This will transform the new outer edge of the harbour into a promenade right by the water’s edge.
Further expansion plans
The development is part of a broader vision for the area around Nedre Strandvej. In the long term, the aim is to make better use of the land, expand recreational areas and create additional services. Other clubs and visitor groups are also set to benefit from the development. For sailors, the combination of greater protection and a more attractive setting is particularly appealing.
In the Mariager Fjord in particular, wind and currents can make the passage challenging. YACHT has featured the area as a diverse destination in the northern Kattegat. Hobro lies at the western end of the fjord and is therefore well sheltered inland. A more detailed description of the east coast of Jutland and its fjords can be found in the “Cruising Guide to Denmark 1” by Jan Werner, the standard reference work on the area.
Construction target: second half of 2027
The general approval for the harbour extension has already been granted. It was issued by the Danish Kystdirektoratet, not by the Söfartsstyrelsen. The authority approved the extension, which includes floating jetties, a new entrance and new signage, as early as February 2025.
The exact timetable for Ægirs Brygge now depends on the tender process and the award of the contract. According to current plans, the jetties could be delivered and installed in the second half of 2027. In the meantime, work is to be carried out on financing, detailed planning and the preparation of the construction project.
For visiting sailors, nothing will change in the short term. In the medium term, however, Hobro – as the harbour at the head of Mariager Fjord – could become a more comfortable place to moor, particularly in rough weather. The planned outer jetties would then not only create a new shoreline, but also provide a noticeable improvement in terms of shelter and safety within the harbour.
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Christian Tiedt
Editor Travel
