The marina has been in operation since 1991 and is situated adjacent to Tangkrogen on the south side of the Port of Aarhus, It includes restaurants, cafes, a hotel and a number of sports clubs and sailing schools.

The construction of the new port facilities required storing a large amount of dirt which created a lagoon by Tangkrogen.

Seeking the establishment of a real harbor, local sailors formed the organization Marselisborg Havneforening on 26 May 1982.

AFter lengthy discussions with al involved parties, on 30 April 1984 Marselisborg Havneforening presented their final proposal to the city council.

The board consists of 5-7 members of which one is selected by Aarhus Municipality and the rest are elected by the place-owners in the harbor.