🇩🇪 Balje, Germany

Balje is a small municipality in Germany with a population of around 1,300. Situated near the North Sea, it is of interest to seafarers and shipowners due to its proximity to the Elbe River and its navigable channels. While Balje itself does not have ports or shipyards, nearby cities like Hamburg and Cuxhaven offer extensive facilities for shipbuilding, repair, and maritime industries.