Kalkbrænderihavnen may be Copenhagen’s best marina for visitors – Close to the Sound, Close to the City

Kalkbrænderihavnen is the perfect gateway to Copenhagen for leisure sailors. The marina is just 2 minutes from the Metro, 3 minutes from the harbour bus, and 10 minutes from the S-train.

Kalkbrænderihavnen is an A-harbour under the Free Harbour Scheme and offers 250 berths across 9 jetties. It is a quiet haven in the city, surrounded by modern office buildings.

During the summer, we always have space for guests – look for the green signs on available berths.

You’ll find clean toilets and shower facilities on the ground floor of SKK’s clubhouse, and guests are welcome to use the club’s gas barbecue on the first-floor terrace.

Our harbourmaster is available for practical questions – including gas bottle exchange at a reasonable price.

Club members are friendly and helpful, and we are often told the atmosphere on the jetties is relaxed and welcoming.

On this page, we’ve collected useful links and information for visiting sailors. We look forward to welcoming you.

Overview

The Area

The marina is located in Nordhavn, one of Copenhagen’s newest and most sustainable neighbourhoods. Within walking distance you’ll find grocery shops, restaurants, takeaways, the “Konditaget Lüders” rooftop park, and the Sandkaj harbour swimming area.

Read more about the area here

Harbour Office & Payment

Email: havnekontoret@sejlklubbenkbh.dk
Phone: +45 53 81 70 11

Phone hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00–16:00
Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00–16:00

A payment terminal is located on the wall of the clubhouse (ground floor) where you can pay your guest fee.

SKK is a member of the Free Harbour Scheme – see guest rates.

Facilities

  • Harbour office, guest toilets and showers on the ground floor
  • Electricity (max. 2A) and water on all jetties
  • Diesel fuel at Tuborg or Skovshoved marina
  • Environmental station / holding tank discharge: West quay, inside the harbour entrance

Local Transport

Kalkbrænderihavnen is ideally located for exploring Copenhagen.

  • Metro: Orientkaj Station (2 minutes away)
  • S-train: Nordhavn Station (10 minutes walk) – 13 minutes to City Hall Square by train

Chandlers & Boatyards

  • Nordbjærg’s – Skovshoved Harbour 14, 2920 Charlottenlund
  • Lynettens Bådservice – Refshalevej 200, 1432 Copenhagen

Shops & Restaurants

The Nordhavn district offers a wide range of places to eat and shop, including several supermarkets.

See local options here

Within 10 minutes’ walk you’ll find Meny, Netto, and Lidl.

Depth & Tides

  • Minimum depth: 2.5 m
  • Depth up to jetty 4: minimum 5.5 m
  • Normal tidal variation: approx. 0.2 m
  • Strong NW wind: up to 1.2 m high water
  • Strong E-SE wind: up to 0.8 m low water
  • Max vessel size: 20 m length / 5 m beam
  • Boats over 15 m: berth at the service quay (between jetties 6 and 7)

Approach

Approach from Svanemølle Bay heading south through Kalkbrænderiløbet. You will pass Svanemølle Harbour and the power station on your starboard side.

Note: Gusty winds can occur near the large power station building on the west quay.

Speed limit: 3 knots

  • West side: green conical buoys with topmarks
  • East side: two red cylindrical buoys with topmarks + East Cardinal mark (black-yellow-black)
  • Lights: Iso red light (R 2s) at Færgehavn Nord corner and Iso red (R 4s) leading into the marina

Harbour History

The harbour is named after two historical lime kilns built in 1731 and 1779. Kalkbrænderihavnen was established in 1895 along with Copenhagen Freeport. Landfills later made room for coal storage and the Nordhavn shipyard.

The Svanemølleværket power station from 1953 is the only preserved older building. The coal crane at the east quay, visible when entering the harbour, is protected as a sculpture and reminder of the area’s industrial past.

Utzon-Designed Clubhouse

The current marina opened in 1999 and is also used as a safe winter harbour. The clubhouse was designed by Kim Utzon. The Utzon family is responsible for several of the area’s buildings, each with a distinct architectural expression.

The Paustian furniture showroom, designed by Jørn Utzon, was the first new building in the area.

Prices

Please refer to our harbour office or payment machine for current guest rates.