Service hours
- Low season (April 1 to June 27 & August 18 to October 31):
Harbour Master’s Office Ballen Marina 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- High season (June 28 to August 17 + public holidays):
Harbour Master’s Office Ballen Marina 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Marina services, +45 8659 1203 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Fueling, Ballen 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. or by appointment
- Written enquiries to havne@samsoe.dk will be answered within 24 hours on weekdays.
The heart of Samsø’s yachting life. In the middle of the blue waters of the Kattegat lies Ballen Marina – Samsø’s lively and charming oasis for sailors. Here, the maritime atmosphere is combined with the tranquillity of island life, making the marina an unmissable destination for sailors seeking both comfort and adventure.
Ballen Marina has a unique atmosphere and many facilities. There are well-functioning service buildings and secure mooring facilities, beautiful beaches, green areas and a unique playground for the youngest guests, who can spend hours here.
Along the harbour front, there is a vibrant atmosphere with cafés, restaurants, specialty shops and grocery stores. Here you can buy freshly caught fish and local delicacies.
Every summer, the marina is the centre of cultural life, music and many other activities. From the marina, you can explore Samsø’s unique landscapes and historical sites – whether by bike, on foot or by public transport. It is also possible to rent bikes and cars at the marina.
Location
Kattegat, Samsø Bælt, Samsø Øst-kyst
55°49,0′N 10°38,4′E – map 112
Depths
Largest ships
The largest ships that can enter the port: Length 85 m, width 9 m and depth 3.5 m.
Water level
The difference between the mean high tide and low tide is 0.5 m in summer and 0.7 m in winter.
Speed limit
Lighthouse
Anchorage
Resources
Electricity and water at all bridges. Gasoline, diesel and oil. Slipway. A 500-kg mast crane. Camping 2km.
Customs Clearing
SKAT, Customs guidance, phone 72 22 12 12 Website: www.skat.dk. Overview of Customs Expeditions with opening hours and contact details on the website.
Special provisions
To maintain order applies “Standard regulations for observance of order in Danish ports” with the following addition:
At the bridge in the old port’s northern basin is marked places for residents ships. Red plate marks that the place is busy, green plate position is vacant, until the specified date on the plate. When resident ships is gone for more than three days, green plate must be used.
Inner Port (Old Port) is used by fishing boats and resident ships. Southern pier is primarily reserved for commercial vessels.
Last updated: 24/07/2025 06:19
