For visiting boats
Varese is a small harbour on the Baltic shore of northern Saaremaa: three quays (north quay 47 m with 3.3 m, west quay 18 m / 1.3 m, south quay 20 m / 1.8 m), an entrance channel at least 2.3 m deep and 10 m wide; fairway and basin were surveyed in 2022. Varese Harbour is a small-craft harbour on the Baltic Sea (Pahapilli, Saaremaa). It takes boats up to 23.9 m length, 5 m beam, 2 m draught. Least depth in the approach is 2.3 m. Facilities: electricity, sauna, showers, slipway, toilets, water, wifi. Navigation season: 1 June – 1 November.
- Guest berths
- On a first visit ring ahead, +372 506 6740, and a berth will be ready as you round the breakwater. The approach is flanked by marked stones: hold the fairway line and keep a bow watch; max 3 knots in the basin, outbound boats have priority in the channel. No border point – from outside Schengen clear in at an open border-crossing harbour first.
- Limits
- draught up to 2.0 m · length up to 23.9 m · beam up to 5 m
- Position
- 58°34.47′ N 22°24.00′ E (58.57452, 22.39997)
- Fuel
- No fuel at the marina. Nearest: Soela sadam, 12.2 km.
- Office
- season 1 June – 1 November, open 08:00–20:00
checked 18 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +372 506 6740
- UN/LOCODE
- EE VRS
Prices
| Pier fee, boat under 6 m, up to 5 h free | €0 / once |
|---|---|
| Pier fee, boat from 6 m, 24 h | €20 / day |
| Pier fee, boat from 12 m, 24 h | €25 / day |
| Shower | €5 / once |
| Sauna, first hour each further hour €50 | €100 / hour |
Price list → · checked 18 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Tallinn – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
How deep is the marina?
It takes boats with up to 2.0 m draught. Maximum length 23.9 m. Maximum beam 5 m.
Is there fuel at Varese Harbour?
There is no fuel at the marina. The nearest fuel: Soela sadam, 12.2 km.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Tallinn +372 619 1224. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.