Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD VEU459S is an electronic chart for compatible Garmin chartplotters covering the Swedish coast from Höganäs to Karlskrona and the Danish, German, and Polish coasts from Århus to Koszalin.

It adds route-planning help through Auto Guidance plus on-chart tools such as Depth Range Shading (up to 10 depth ranges), Shallow Water Shading at a user-set depth, and bottom detail that can show up to 1-foot contours in supported areas. It also includes high-resolution satellite imagery overlays, 3D views (MarinerEye and FishEye), and aerial photography for many ports and marinas.

Key features

• VEU459S coverage: Swedish coast from Höganäs to Karlskrona (including Malmö) plus Danish, German, and Polish coasts from Århus to Koszalin
• Integrated Garmin and Navionics chart content for consistent shoreline, nav-aid, and depth presentation
• Auto Guidance route suggestions based on your entered depth and overhead clearance settings
• Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges, with user-defined Shallow Water Shading
• Up to 1-foot depth contours in supported areas to help read bottom shape and structure
• High-resolution satellite imagery overlay, plus aerial photos for many harbors, ports, and marinas
• 3D chart views: MarinerEye (above and below) and FishEye (underwater perspective)

Variants

This chart is offered in two formats. Both versions cover the VEU459S region and are intended for use on compatible Garmin chartplotters.

The difference between variants is the delivery format (card versus download). The on-water experience comes from your chartplotter model and settings, including depth and clearance values used for route suggestions.

• 010-C0803-00 (Format: microSD/SD). A preloaded card format that is used in chartplotters with a compatible microSD or SD card slot.
• 010-D0401-00 (Format: Download). A digital format intended for chartplotters that support chart downloads and installation.

Coverage and detail

VEU459S spans key Baltic cruising and coastal routes: Sweden from Höganäs down to Karlskrona (including Malmö), and Denmark through Germany to Poland from Århus to Koszalin. Islands and areas called out within this coverage include Sjælland, Fyn, Møn, Falster, Lolland, Langeland, and Fehmarn, plus select lake coverage in Denmark.

For close-quarters navigation, the mix of detailed contours, shallow-water shading, and photo overlays helps when entering unfamiliar harbors, following marked channels, or planning a day run between marinas.

Compatibility and use on board

This is a chart product, not a standalone GPS. A compatible Garmin chartplotter is required, and the microSD/SD format also requires a chartplotter with a suitable card slot.

Auto Guidance creates suggested routes for planning and reference. It does not replace safe navigation practices, local knowledge, or keeping a proper lookout in changing conditions.

Who it suits

This chart is a good match for coastal cruisers, sailors, and fishing crews running the western and southern Baltic who want port-level detail, photo references for entrances, and contour tools that make it easier to interpret depth at a glance.