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Port of Hejls

DKHEJ🇩🇰Denmark

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About Port of Hejls

Hejls is a small harbor located on the Little Belt in Denmark. It serves as a local facility for recreational vessels.

Background
Hejls er en by i Sydjylland med 400 indbyggere (2025), beliggende 2 km nordvest for Hejlsminde, 9 km nordøst for Christiansfeld og 18 km sydøst for Kolding. Byen hører til Kolding Kommune og ligger i Region Syddanmark. Hejls blev i 2008 "Årets landsby" i Kolding Kommune.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
DK-83
Body of Water
Little Belt
Latitude
55.3833°
Longitude
9.6000°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DKHEJ
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102572 →
Wikidata
Q2348156 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hejls?

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The approach to Hejls is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fænø Lighthouse at 6.5 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Kolding Lighthouse (6.9 NM N), Årøsund (8.2 NM SSE), Assens Havn (8.6 NM SE), Årø (8.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hejls?

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The Port of Hejls is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state 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 Hejls?

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You can track vessels near Hejls (DKHEJ) 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 DKHEJ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Hejls?

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The Port of Hejls is a port in DK. Its UN/LOCODE is DKHEJ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE DKHEJ mean?

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The first two characters, DK, are the ISO country code for DK. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hejls?

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The Port of Hejls 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.