Marstal Yachthafen

Marina near Ommel

Last edited 11.04.2026 at 13:49 by Hartmut Pflughaupt, Ratokker III

Latitude

54° 51.019' N

Longitude

10° 31.479' E
Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel
Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel
Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel
Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel
Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel
Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel
Marstal Yachthafen - Marina near Ommel

Description

Idyllic, small harbour town with a great sailing ship tradition. Marstal is one of the most popular destinations for German yachtsmen.

NV Cruising Guide

Navigation

The approach from the south via the buoyed and fired dredging channel (target depth: 4.5m), is quite unproblematic. In stormy onshore winds, however, there is an unpleasant ground sea here. The harbour can also be reached from the north via the well-fired "Rudkøbing Løb" (target depth: 3.2m) or during the day via the buoyed Mørkedyb (target depth: 3.2m)

Berths

For large yachts the quay in the northern part of the harbour with 4m water depth is suitable. At the southern jetties of the marina (7 - 10) are mostly free places at 1.7 - 2.7 m water depth. The former ferry pier and the wharf quays may not be used. During the holiday season and at weekends the harbour is often very busy.

Surroundings

Marstal offers very good supplies and good service with sailmaking and wooden boatyard.

NV Land Guide

This little town on Ærø is now the Mecca of Baltic sailors. Around 15,000 pleasure boats moor here every year. Moreover, the name Marstal stands for the great age of sailing ships. 400 sailors moored here at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in the harbour built by sailors and farmers themselves. It is hard to imagine that this large number of sailing ships - mostly three-masters - could find room in the somewhat unfortunate harbour and then still manoeuvre, but old photographs prove it.

For decades the people of Marstal had asked Copenhagen to build a harbour, but the capital was stubborn. Perhaps the Copenhageners considered the shipping village of Marstal to be an unwelcome competitor, for it was home to more sailing ships in the village's heyday than the Danish metropolis. In 1825 the patience of the people of Marstal was finally exhausted and they "showed it to the gentlemen from Copenhagen". Over several winters, large boulders were pulled across the ice with muscle power and horsepower and left where they were to border the harbour. The rest of the work was done by the thaw. Unfortunately, many prehistoric graves also fell victim to the harbour construction, as people were not very choosy when it came to finding suitable erratic blocks.

Visitors encounter the seafaring town's past at every turn. The streets bear the names of great sea heroes such as that of Peter Willemoes or refer to the types of ships: Schoonerweg, Barkweg, Galeasseweg There are no less than seven ferry alleys directly at the harbour. Even the cemetery bears witness to the particularly strong relationship to the sea. One of the gravestones reads: "Here Christian Hansen lies at anchor with his wife. He does not weigh anchor until he comes before God's throne."

In such a seafaring town, of course, the typical sailors' church cannot be missing. It, too, was built on the initiative of the seafarers. Realistic ship models decorate the interior of the church. One of the special features is the altarpiece, which shows Jesus calming the storm. Captains from Marstal were the models for this panel. The altarpiece in the church was painted by Karl Rasmussen around 1880. The black barrel that still stands in the church was once used to baptise children born out of wedlock. Jewels of the church are the old Chinese candlesticks. The 35-metre high tower of the church is called the Peace Tower. Built in 1920 - after the First World War - it was intended to express the intense desire of the people of Marstal for peace, as they had suffered particularly from the war. More than 100 ships from Marstal were sunk by torpedoes or mines, although Denmark remained neutral.

The Maritime Museum in Prinsengade, which has been rebuilt and extended in recent years, is worthy of note. A visit is an experience if only because the maritime museum is particularly richly equipped. Saluting cannons, ship photos, figureheads, maritime paintings and much more document the connection to the sea. In addition to nautical instruments, old log books and a variety of ship models, there are also many objects on display here that were brought home by the seafarers.

The old skipper's house Minors Hjem (the home of simple people) in Teglgade has been furnished with period furniture as a museum.

In the harbour, there is a visible effort to keep up with the times in terms of shipyard construction; however, the small island of Frederiksholm on the long harbour pier is reminiscent of traditional Marstal. Here, a listed kiln still stands where lime was once fired.

The link to the maritime past is also maintained by Marstal's navigation school. It is considered one of the most modern and renowned in Europe.

A point of interest about three kilometres from Marstal is an ancient passage tomb at the village of Kragnæs, whose oldest burial layer dates from around 2000 to 3000 BC. The burial chamber measures eight by two metres and can be visited at your own risk.

It is also worth exploring the surrounding area with its picturesque villages by bicycle. The island of Ærø can also be explored by bus, which is free of charge all year round. Dogs are also transported and even bicycles (if space is available).

Marina Information

Max Depth 2.6 m

Contact

Phone +45 63 52 63 651
Email Please enable Javascript to read
Website https://www.aeroehavne.com
VHF Channel 71

Surroundings

Electricity

Water

Toilet

Shower

Washing machine

Restaurant

Playground

Imbiss

Crane

Atm

Internet

Diesel

Petrol

Grocery

Boatyard

Ramp

Travellift

Public Transport

Bikerental

Garbage

Sewage

Comments

Ahoi, Achtung : Stand heute ist Brücke 7 (aktuell keine Nummer dran, erste hinter der großen Slipanlage) gesperrt und nicht nutzbar. Ist in der Mitte abgesackt. Ansonsten sehr schön hier. Die Abstände der Dalben zum Steg werden Richtung Ufer immer geringer und Boxbreite schmaler.

Marstal ist unser erster dänischer Hafen überhaupt. Es ist fast alles gesagt. Wir waren nur etwas irritiert, dass die Dalben unregelmäßig breit stehen. Mit einem 4m breiten Seegelboot muss man etwas suchen, bis man die passende Box gefunden hat. Mitte April ist das hier aber kein Problem gewesen. 220dk für 9-12m, Duschen, Strom, Wasser alles dabei.

Sehr schöner Hafen, traumhafte Insel! Leider hat in den letzten Jahren die Infrastruktur etwas gelitten, an Brücke 9 wie auch an anderen Stegen fehlen viele Heckdalben oder sind teilweise rott. Ansonsten wie schon seit Jahrzehnten ein schöner Start in oder ein schöner Abschied aus der dänischen Südsee.

Wir kommen seit Jahren nach Marstal - immer wieder schön. Leider hat Marstal keinen Bäcker mehr. Aber der Supermarkt hat alles was man braucht.

Der Bus fährt kostenlos über die Insel, so dass man sich die Insel gut anschauen kann, selbst, wenn man mal eingeweht im Hafen liegen muss. Das Seefahrtsmuseum hat eine tolle Mitmach-Werkstatt, in der Kinder super basteln können.

für Kinder der Renner

Den gammle vingaard: idyllisches Cafe und Restaurant mit dänischen Charme verzauberte uns durch seinen wunderschönen Garten sowie durch die fantastische sehr gut schmeckende und erschwingliche Küche. Wir aßen einen warmen Apfelkuchen mit Matcha-Tee-Schaumniocken sowie Basilikum Pesto mit einer Kugel Eis. Außerdem Fisch Frikadellen die NICHT wie gewöhnlich aus Resten gemacht wurden sondern hausgemacht waren. Vielleicht die besten, die ich je gegessen habe. Wer also in Marstal ist muss diese Oase aufsuchen. Der Innenraum ist wie ein Irisch Pub eingerichtet, der Garten wirkt mediterran.

Nachtrag: Es gibt ein kleines Café "Den gammle vingaard". idyllisches Cafe und Restaurant mit dänischen Charme verzauberte uns durch seinen wunderschönen Garten sowie durch die fantastische sehr gut schmeckende und erschwingliche Küche. Wir aßen einen warmen Apfelkuchen mit Matcha-Tee-Schaumniocken sowie Basilikum Pesto mit einer Kugel Eis. Außerdem Fisch Frikadellen die NICHT wie gewöhnlich aus Resten gemacht wurden sondern hausgemacht waren. Vielleicht die besten, die ich je gegessen habe. Wer also in Marstal ist muss diese Oase aufsuchen. Der Innenraum ist wie ein Irisch Pub eingerichtet, der Garten wirkt mediterran.

Super schöner Hafen sehr groß. Es lohnt sich weit hinein zu fahren, der letzte Steg ist unserer Meinung nach am schönsten nicht nur für große Jachten.

Super Hafen zum Start in die dänische Südsee.

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