Ålbæk Bugt

Albæk Bugt (Albæk Bay) is a shallow bay, some 20 m (66 ft) deep, off the northeast coast of Skagen Odde in the north of Jutland, Denmark. It stretches from Skagen in the north to Hirsholmene to the south. On the Kattegat side of Vendsyssel, it is frequently used as an anchorage for vessels seeking shelter from the west wind in the Skagerrak.[1][2]

Ålbæk Bugt off the east coast of Grenen

The waters of the bay are relatively calm, making its beaches safe for bathing.[3] Port of Skagen of located in Ålbæk Bugt.[4]

References
  1. "Ålbæk Bugt", Den Store Danske. (in Danish) Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  2. "Aalbæk-bukten", Nordisk Familiebok. (in Swedish) Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  3. "Ålbæk", Visit Nordjylland. (in Danish) Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  4. NIMA 2004, p. 109.
Bibliography
  • NIMA (1 January 2004). Pub193, 2004 Sailing Directions (Enroute): Skaggerat and Kattegat. ProStar Publications. ISBN 978-1-57785-565-1.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

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