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Port of Svendborg

DKSVE🇩🇰Denmark

Port Location

About Port of Svendborg

Svendborg is a harbor situated on Svendborgsund in Denmark. It serves as a local port with facilities for various vessel types.

Background
Svendborg is a town on the island of Funen in south-central Denmark, and the seat of Svendborg Municipality. With a population of 27,616, Svendborg is Funen's second largest city. In 2000 Svendborg was declared "Town of the year" in Denmark, and in 2003 it celebrated its 750th anniversary as a market town. By road, Svendborg is located 195 kilometres (121 mi) southwest of Copenhagen, 183 kilometres (114 mi) south of Aarhus, 44.2 kilometres (27.5 mi) south of Odense, and 28.5 kilometres (17.7 mi) east of Faaborg.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Baltic Sea
Body of Water
Svendborgsund
Latitude
55.0590°
Longitude
10.6180°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102543 →
Wikidata
Q28031 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.svendborg.dk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Svendborg?+
The approach to Svendborg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Svendborg Havn Gasværk Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the SSW. Other aids include St.-Jørgens (1 NM SW), Elsehoved (6 NM ENE), Søby Havn East Mole (10.1 NM WSW), Tranekær (10.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Svendborg?+
The Port of Svendborg 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 Svendborg?+
You can track vessels near Svendborg (DKSVE) 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 DKSVE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Svendborg?+
The Port of Svendborg 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.