Port of Vallensbæk

DKVAE🇩🇰Denmark

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About Port of Vallensbæk

Vallensbæk is a harbor located on Køge Bay, west of Copenhagen, Denmark. It serves as a local facility, primarily handling leisure craft.

Background
Vallensbæk is a seaside western suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the Greater Copenhagen Area. It forms its own municipality, Vallensbæk Municipality, which is one of the smallest Danish municipalities. It borders Køge Bay, and the Køge Bay Beach Park along the coast. The suburb of Vallensbæk consists of two sections, not directly connected to each other: Vallensbæk Nordmark in the north and Vallensbæk Strand in the south. The two parts of the town are commonly referred to together as Vallensbæk.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102695 →
Wikidata
Q12340493 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
vhkb.dk →
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Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
DK-84
Area
Baltic Sea
Sub-area
Kattegat
Latitude
55.6117°
Longitude
12.3965°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Vallensbæk is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fyrskib X Lighthouse at 8.6 NM to the NE. Other aids include Kronløbsbassin (9.1 NM NE), Lynetteløb (9.1 NM NE), Frihavn Sydmole (9.3 NM NE), Stubben (9.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Vallensbæk?

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The Port of Vallensbæk 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 Vallensbæk?

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You can track vessels near Vallensbæk (DKVAE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Vallensbæk?

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The Port of Vallensbæk is a port in DK. Its UN/LOCODE is DKVAE — 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 DKVAE 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 Vallensbæk?

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The Port of Vallensbæk 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.