About This Spot
Ruegen / Pritzwald, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from June to July, Ruegen / Pritzwald, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Westerly winds with depressions. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Thermals can accelerate the wind in East winds.
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.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. A few boats in the water during season.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Thermals can accelerate the wind in East winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. A few boats in the water during season.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Get to Stralsund and drive onto Ruegen. Just after crossing the dam, turn right onto L29 and then follow signs to Zudar on L30. Pass Zudar and in Freudenberg turn left onto `Maltzien Dorfstrasse`. Pass Maltzien and keep driving to Poppelvitz and further to Zicker. Pass Zicker and drive north, then east towards the camping ground. Or get onto B96 which connects Stralsund and Greifswald. Follow signs to Stahlbrode where a small ferry ships you to Ruegen. On Ruegen get to Losentitz and turn right towards Maltzien. Pass Maltzien and keep driving to Poppelvitz and further to Zicker. Pass Zicker and drive north, then east towards the camping ground. Camping ground with parking fees.
Location
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