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Port of Dagebüll

DEDAG🇩🇪Germany

Port Location

About Port of Dagebüll

Dagebüll is a harbor on Germany's west coast, serving as a ferry terminal. It primarily handles passenger and vehicle traffic to the North Frisian Islands.

Background
Dagebüll is a municipality located at the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein in the Nordfriesland district, Germany. Today's Dagebüll was created in 1978 as a merger of the municipalities of Fahretoft, Juliane-Marien-Koog and Waygaard. Dagebüll used to be a Hallig, the oldest houses were built on artificial dwelling hills which in parts can still be seen today. In 1704 the area was secured by sea dikes.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
54.7280°
Longitude
8.6855°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEDAG
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2939487 →
Wikidata
Q20744 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.gemeinde-dagebuell.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Dagebüll?+
The approach to Dagebüll is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wriakhörn Lighthouse at 13.5 NM to the WSW with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Hörnum Unterfeuer (19.8 NM SE), Åbenrå (31.2 NM NE), Rinkenæs Forfyr (32.4 NM ENE), Lågemade Forfyr (33.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Dagebüll?+
The Port of Dagebüll is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Dagebüll?+
You can track vessels near Dagebüll (DEDAG) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for DEDAG on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Dagebüll?+
The Port of Dagebüll operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.