Hjarnø Bådehavn (Marina)
At the mouth of Horsens Fjord lies the scenic island of Hjarnø. The island’s marina is a small and cosy haven with excellent facilities. Enjoy the charm of island life and spend the night at the best spot on the island.
Atmospheric marina
Hjarnø Marina may be small, but it radiates atmosphere, warmth and a sense of community. At the jetty, you can sit at picnic tables and use the barbecue area. Children will love the crab racing track, which is a delightful pastime for younger visitors. A fascinating detail is that remains of a Stone Age settlement have been discovered in the shallow waters near the harbour. You can explore the site and try your luck spotting flint tools and other ancient artefacts.
The marina offers essential facilities, including toilets and showers located in the harbour’s service building.
Great experiences nearby
Hjarnø Harbour is perfectly located for exploring the island’s many experiences. At the harbour, there is a hot dog stand, and just a short walk away you will find the island’s charming eatery.
A few hundred metres from the harbour lies the lovely beach of Hjarnø Odde. Here you will also find Kalvestenene which are Viking Age stone ships and Denmark’s second-smallest church, Hjarnø Church.
Hjarnø is ideal for walking and nature experiences. You can find suggested routes on the map here and learn more about Hjarnø on this website.
Catch the ferry to the mainland
The marina is connected to the ferry harbour where the Hjarnø ferry puts in. However, this does not affect the experience of the marina. A palisade wall acts as a breakwater and provides shelter to the marina.
The Hjarnø ferry has 30 daily departures to Snaptun on the southern shore of Horsens Fjord. The crossing takes only five minutes which means that getting to Snaptun and experiencing the maritime atmosphere is the cosy harbour is easy. From Snaptun, you can take the popular coastal hiking route Kyststien Snaptun-Juelsminde. This quickly takes you along the coast to the beautiful forest of Tønballe Forest where you will find several vantage points. From the Snaptun harbour, you can catch the bus that connects Horsens and Juelsminde.
From the harbour on Hjarnø you can also get on the little bicycle ferry that sails to the neighbor island Alrø from spring to autumn.
Last updated on July 22, 2025 by Casper Terkelsen