Varberg Getteron
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Varberg (Getterön) Port of Entry
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Varberg is a city in Halland on Sweden's west coast approximately 70 kilometres south of Gothenburg. It is located on the Getterön peninsula. Its population, as of 2010, was 27,602 inhabitants.
Charts
See Sweden.
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts: See Sweden.
Passages
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Islands
St. Skrivareklipp [[Varberg Getteron#St. Skrivareklipp|St. Skrivareklipp]] 57°06.421'N, 012°13.353'E
Communication
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Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Varberg Getteron is a port of entry/exit for Sweden. For details see Entrance: Sweden.
Berthing
Varberg inner harbor

Ferry port.
- [email protected]; Tel: +46 (340) 88 528; Fax: +46 (340) 80 955; VHF channel XX
- Address: Tullhuset/Hamnkontoret, Varberg 432 44, Sweden
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Guest harbor
50 guest spaces. Depth 4-5.5 m. Toilets, showers, laundry facilities. Close to the city center.
- [email protected]; Mobile: +46 (709) 96 57 70; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
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Water | ? |
Electricity | ? |
Toilets | In the Guest harbor |
Showers | In the Guest harbor |
Laundry | In the Guest harbor |
Garbage | ? |
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Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
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Repairs | ? |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Varberg Getteron#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
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Name [[Varberg Getteron#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
- There is no airport in Varberg except for a small landing strip on Getterön only used for recreational flying, nearest international airport is in Gothenburg which has flights from most airport hubs in Europe
- Ground travel to Varberg by airport bus to Gothenburg and train. Copenhagen Airport is an option, connected to Varberg by train, 2½ hours travel time
- A twice-daily passenger ferry by Stena Line' connects Varberg with Grenaa in Denmark
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
References
See Sweden.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) December, 2018 --Istioploos
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