About This Spot
Barther Bodden / Michaelsdorf, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With reliable winds, peaking from March to November, Barther Bodden / Michaelsdorf, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often.
When to Go
Summer is nice and warm. High season a shorty is ok, a few weeks with just shorts is possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. Water max 22°C in summer, normally around 15°C. Winter gets cold, but a thick wetsuit, gloves, mask and shoes make kiting almost year-round possible. Air: summer between 20-30°C, spring and fall around 15°C. The water heats up quickly and is always warmer than on the ocean.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water, big shallow area.
Wind & Conditions
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water, big shallow area.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
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From Rostock take B105 towards Stralsund. Turn left onto L211 towards Bartelshagen, then Hermannshagen. In Hermannshagen Heide turn left towards Neuendorf Heide. Before you reach Neuendorf turn right to Michaelsdorf. Drive through Michaelsdorf, then the main road turns left, drive straight and take the small road and get to the water.
Location
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