Falkenstein, Germany kitesurfing spot

🇩🇪Germany·Europe

Falkenstein, Germany

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

E–ESE–SE

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Falkenstein, 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 and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With E–ESE–SE winds throughout the season, Falkenstein, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Go to the spot when to wind comes from about East, perfect is SSE. From East the wind is constant. The more southern the wind comes, the gustier the wind. SSW great for speed, but offshore.

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When to Go

A wetsuit is necessary nearly all over the year. The water is between 5-20°C (spring to summer), air temperature is in the average 18°C (in summer) and can go up to 30°C. If you have the adequate wetsuit you can surf from April to November. Off-season is possible but very cold.

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What to Expect

When it is windy, there is a small wave (about 1-2 meters). At the lighthouse it is perfect shallow. In SSW winds it is perfectly flat for speed. Nice clean waves with NNE winds.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

E · ESE · SE · SSE · SSW
Best wind direction

Go to the spot when to wind comes from about East, perfect is SSE. From East the wind is constant. The more southern the wind comes, the gustier the wind. SSW great for speed, but offshore.

Best Months

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Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall waves

When it is windy, there is a small wave (about 1-2 meters). At the lighthouse it is perfect shallow. In SSW winds it is perfectly flat for speed. Nice clean waves with NNE winds.

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Drive the A7 North and then A215 to Kiel. Follow the directions to the Olympiazentrum Schilksee, pass the big bridge and go right before Schilksee. Then just drive to the Falkensteiner Strand, lots of parking spaces.

Location

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Falkenstein, Germany

54.3904°N, 10.1907°E

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