Kitesurfing in Germany - A Complete Guide

Lemkenhafen

Lemkenhafen is a popular kitespot on the island of Fehmarn. With its steady winds and shallow water, it's an ideal spot for both beginners and experienced kiteboarders.

Gollendorf

Located on the southwestern coast of Fehmarn Island, Gollendorf is a picturesque kitesurfing spot known for its sandy beach and flat and shallow waters.

Fehmarn Gold

Fehmarn Gold, located on the southern coast of Fehmarn Island in Germany, is a renowned kitesurfing spot known for its flat shallow waters. With its scenic beauty and favorable riding conditions, Fehmarn Gold attracts kitesurfers seeking thrilling sessions and stunning views.

Wulfener Hals

Wulfener Hals, located on the southeastern coast of Fehmarn Island in Germany, is a popular kitesurfing spot known for its diverse riding conditions, including flat water shallow water in the bay and little waves outside. Good spot for east wind, since west is gusty here.

Grüner Brink

Grüner Brink, located on the northern coast of Fehmarn Island in Germany, is a popular kitesurfing spot known for its pristine sandy beach and favorable wind conditions. If there is almost no wind in Germany, this spot might favour you. Best to ride with east wind.

Wiek is a picturesque village located on the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea, and it's a popular spot for kiteboarding. With its flat water lagoon and consistent winds, Wiek is a great destination for both beginners and advanced kiteboarders.

Dranske

Dranske, situated on the island of Rügen in Germany, opposite to Wiek, is a picturesque kitesurfing spot known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse kitesurfing opportunities, and reliable wind conditions.

Suhrendorf is a charming village located on the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea, and it's known for its excellent kiteboarding conditions. With its shallow waters, and consistent winds, Suhrendorf is a perfect spot for kiteboarders of all levels.

Schausende

Schausende, situated on the Flensborg Fjord in Germany with a view on Denmark, is a renowned kitespot known for its (south)west side/onshore wind, waterlaunch and sandy beach.

Holnis

Holnis, located in northern Germany on the Baltic Sea, and offers a scenic location for kitesurfing, with opportunities for both freestyle and wave riding, making it a favorite among local and visiting kiteboarders.

Laboe

Laboe, located on the Baltic Sea in northern Germany, is a popular kitespot known for its scenic beach, flat shallow waters, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.

Stein

Stein, situated on the Baltic Sea in northern Germany, is a well-known kitespot renowned for its flatwater to wavy connditions, 200m shallow area and nearby wavebreaker.

Großenbrode West

Großenbrode, situated on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany near Fehmarn Island, is a vibrant kitespot known for its sandy beaches, spacious waters, and favorable wind conditions. This spot offers a mix of flatwater and small waves, making it suitable for various kiteboarding styles.

Pelzerhaken

Pelzerhaken, located on the Baltic Sea coast in Germany, is a renowned kitesurfing spot known for its long sandy beach, shallow waters, reliable wind conditions, and excellent facilities for kiteboarders.

Rerik

Rerik, located on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany, is a popular kitespot known for its flat shallow waters at Salzhaff Lagoon, and little waves on the Baltic Sea side.

Saal

Saal, situated at Saaler Bodden Lagoon close to the Baltic Sea in northern Germany, is a renowned kitespot known for its shallow waters. This spot is popular among kiteboarders for its excellent flatwater conditions, making it ideal for freestyle and beginner-friendly kitesurfing.

Gahlkow

Gahlkow, located in Greifswald Bay at the Baltic Sea coast of Germany, is a kitespot known for its narrow sandy beach, and flat to choppy shallow waters.

Loissin

Loissin, also located in Greifswald Bay on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany, is a renowned kitespot known for its shallow waters, favorable wind conditions, and proximity to the camping site.

Peenemünde

Peenemünde, situated on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany, is a picturesque kitespot known for its sandy beach, spacious waters, and consistent wind conditions. This spot offers a mix of flatwater pools and little waves.

Uckeritz

Uckeritz, located on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany, is a kitespot known with shallow waters, and reliable wind conditions. You can launch from the shallow water at this spot.

Ellenbogen, Sylt

Ellenbogen, located on the northernmost tip of the picturesque island of Sylt in Germany, is a renowned kitesurfing spot known for its pristine sandy beaches, stunning natural beauty, shallow waters and favorable wind conditions. Works best with (south)east, followed by (south)west.

K4, Sylt

K4, located on the southwestern coast of Sylt Island in Germany, is a renowned kitesurfing spot known for its big shallow area, powerful waves, and strong winds, attracting experienced riders seeking an adrenaline-pumping experience.

Möwennest, Sylt

Möwennest, situated on the southeastern coast of Sylt Island, is a popular kitesurfing spot known for its butter flat water with southern winds. Best around low tide, it's however only allowed to ride here up to two hours from either side of low tide.

Known as the “kiteboarding capital” of Germany, St. Peter-Ording is a must-visit spot for kiteboarders. With its wide sandy beaches and strong winds, it’s no wonder why it’s a popular destination for kiteboarders from all over the world.

Büsum

Büsum, located on the North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany, is a popular kitesurfing spot known for its lagoon with flat to choppy waters.

Meldorf

Meldorf, situated in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is a popular kitesurfing spot known for its wide grass area, favorable wind conditions, and relaxed atmosphere. Only for intermediate riders because you have to launch at a stone dam.

Otterndorf is a small town located on the North Sea coast of Germany. It is a nice quite kitesurfing spot with to shallow and flat water, making it ideal for freestyle enthusiasts.

Kugelbake is a kiteboarding spot located in Cuxhaven, on the North Sea coast of Germany. With its strong winds and choppy waters, Kugelbake is best suited for all level kiteboarders. The area also offers stunning views with the passing cargo ships.

Dorum is a popular kitesurfing spot located on the coast of Lower Saxony in Germany, known for its long sandy beaches, favorable wind conditions, and shallow waters.

Kitespot Wremen is a small village located on the North Sea coast of Germany. With its shallow waters and consistent winds, Wremen is a great destination for both beginners and advanced kiteboarders.

Butjadingen, situated on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony in Germany, is a popular kitesurfing spot known for its lagoon with shallow waters, favorable wind conditions, and picturesque surroundings.

Hooksiel

Hooksiel, located on the coast of Lower Saxony in Germany, is a popular kitesurfing spot known for its beautiful sandy beaches, favorable wind conditions, and vibrant kitesurfing community.

Schillig

Schillig, located on the coast of Lower Saxony in Germany, is a sought-after kitesurfing spot known for its sandy beaches and favorable wind conditions, attracting kiteboarders of all levels.

Neuharlingersiel

Neuharlingersiel, located on the coast of Lower Saxony in Germany, is a kitesurfing spot known for its charming harbor town atmosphere, flat shallow waters, and favorable wind conditions. Sideshore western winds are most present from April to September.

Langeoog

Langeoog, one of the East Frisian Islands in Germany, is a picturesque kitesurfing spot known for its sandy beaches, dunes, and mix of waves and shallow waters. Waves with high tide, shallow waters at low tide.

Norddeich

Norddeich, located on the coast of Lower Saxony in Germany, is a kitesurfing spot known for its stone dam, favorable wind conditions, and relaxed atmosphere. Kitesurfing is allowed up to 5 hours from high tide.

Borkum

Borkum, one of the East Frisian Islands in Germany, is a renowned kitesurfing spot known for its beautiful beaches, favorable wind conditions, and diverse kitesurfing opportunities.

Kochelsee - Trimini

Trimini, located in southern Germany, is a popular kitespot known for its stunning mountain backdrop, and consistent ealy morning thermal winds (till 9am), generated by temperature differences between the land and water. Only for intermediates because of the waterstart.

Walchensee - Zwergerlinsel

Walchensee, specifically Zwergerlinsel (little peninsula), is a popular foil kitespot located in Bavaria, Germany. It is known for its stunning scenery, and moderate thermal afternoon winds (6-18 knots).

Starnberger See - Ambach

Ambach is located on the southern eastern shore of Starnberger See in Bavaria, Germany. This spot is only suitable for intermediate riders, because of the launch near trees. You can only kite here from April to October since the spot lays in a bird protected area.

Ammersee - Herrschinger Kreuz

Ammersee, specifically Herrschinger Kreuz, is a renowned kitespot situated in Bavaria, Germany. Known for its prevealing westerly wind based on depressions, shallow water near the stone beach and deep waters further out. Best to only ride upwind to keep save.

Bodensee - Langenargen

Langenargen is located on the eastern shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee) in Germany. The thermal wind, which typically blows during afternoons in the summer months, and Föhn wind in fall and winter provides consistent and reliable wind for kitesurfing.

Untersee - Reichenau

Reichenau is a peninsula in the Untersee, west of the Bodensee, and both part of Lake Constance. The spot is located on the western tip of the peninsula and works best with prevailing southwest wind which is boosted by a venturi effect in the Rhine River valley, and Bise winds.

Brombachsee - Allmannsdorf

Allmannsdorf kitespot is located on Lake Brombachsee in Germany and occassionaly has thermal wind, occurring in the afternoon during spring and autumn.

Chiemsee - Seebruck

Chiemsee, located in southern Germany, is the largest freshwater lake in Bavaria and offers fantastic kitesurfing opportunities. One popular kitespot is Seebruck, known for its beautiful landscape and favorable wind conditions.

Steinhuder Meer - Weisserberg

Steinhuder Meer is a large lake located in northern Germany and is a popular kitesurfing destination. One of the prominent kitespots at Steinhuder Meer is Weisserberg, known for its scenic beauty an kite-friendly conditions, with its shallow waters for 500m.