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Sømandsmissionen

About

Sømandsmissionen (Den Indre Mission for Sømænd) is the Danish seafarer mission, operating port chaplaincies in Denmark (Copenhagen, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Fredericia) and several international locations (Rotterdam, Hamburg, the US east coast). It is affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Denmark.

Mission

Care of the wellbeing of Danish and international seafarers in port through chaplaincies and welfare centres.

What to expect at a centre

A Sømandsmissionen centre offers wifi, quiet space, chaplaincy, transport, and a small shop. The Danish centres typically have a small chapel and offer Sunday services in Danish.

What to bring

Nothing required for visits. Centres operate in Danish and English.