About This Spot
Bodensee / Scherzingen, Switzerland is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Switzerland.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NE winds throughout the season, Bodensee / Scherzingen, Switzerland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best is with 'Bise' winds, coming from NE. Works good with NW and N to E. At the Bodensee suddenly storms can hit. Therefore a storm warning system has been created, using orange flashing lights, and ships put up a balloon on the mast. Look out for these signals to avoid getting into problems. In summer, often fierce storms will approach from the west (River Rhine and "Untersee"). Keep an eye on low dark clouds approaching from the west (Kreuzlingen/Konstanz) and on fast blinking lights (90 flashes/minute). Those storms can easily increase from 0 to 8-9 bft, so don't underestimate. On the other hand, the slow flashing lights (40 flashes/min) indicate strong winds (6+ bft), and can normally be handled with care and good lookout.
When to Go
Nice in summer, cold in winter. Wetsuit almost all year-round.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with onshore winds. Shallow for about 200m.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
Best is with 'Bise' winds, coming from NE. Works good with NW and N to E. At the Bodensee suddenly storms can hit. Therefore a storm warning system has been created, using orange flashing lights, and ships put up a balloon on the mast. Look out for these signals to avoid getting into problems. In summer, often fierce storms will approach from the west (River Rhine and "Untersee"). Keep an eye on low dark clouds approaching from the west (Kreuzlingen/Konstanz) and on fast blinking lights (90 flashes/minute). Those storms can easily increase from 0 to 8-9 bft, so don't underestimate. On the other hand, the slow flashing lights (40 flashes/min) indicate strong winds (6+ bft), and can normally be handled with care and good lookout.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with onshore winds. Shallow for about 200m.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Kreuzlingen to Scherzingen. Turn left at 'Weinkellerei Rutishauser' towards the lake and drive under a bridge and turn towards the 'Klaeranlage (ARA)'. Here you can park and walk about 100m to the 'Freibad' in front of the soccer fields.
Location
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