Port of Helsingor (DKHLS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Helsingor (UN/LOCODE DKHLS) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 56.0333° N, 12.6167° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sjaelland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Helsingor
Where is Port of Helsingor located?
Port of Helsingor is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 56.0333° N, 12.6167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Helsingor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Helsingor is DKHLS — country code DK, location code HLS.
How deep is Port of Helsingor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Helsingor has an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Helsingor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Helsingor.
What type of harbor is Port of Helsingor?
Port of Helsingor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Helsingor have?
Port of Helsingor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Helsingor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #29350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →