About This Spot
Ruegen / Wiek, 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 SW–WSW–W winds, peaking from March to November, Ruegen / Wiek, 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. Very windy area, so expect many days with wind. Works best in westerlies. North is sideshore and works as well.
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 is a bit warmer than in the ocean.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area, about 1km wide. Some parts very shallow and with sea grass and some stones.
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Very windy area, so expect many days with wind. Works best in westerlies. North is sideshore and works as well.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area, about 1km wide. Some parts very shallow and with sea grass and some stones.
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Ruegen / Wiek, Germany
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
From Stralsund take B196 and B96 to Bergen, then to Sassnitz. Take L30 towards Sagard and Altenkirchen. Stay on the road and follow signs to Wiek and get to the Bodden and find the launch. A faster way is to take B196 from Stralsund, before Bergen onto B96 then on L301 towards Trent. In Trent take L30 to the North. Get to Fischersiedlung and take the Wittower Ferry to cross the Breetzer Bodden. This ferry can get very packed in summer causing a long wait. Once crossed, follow L30 to Wiek.
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Ruegen / Wiek, Germany
Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.
Schools at Ruegen / Wiek, Germany
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Ruegen / Wiek, Germany?
Be the first school at this spotNeed help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Ruegen / Wiek, Germany?
Let Elite Concierge Global handle flights, villas, transfers, and the finer details around your sessions, so you can arrive ready to ride.
Premium travel partner
Explore concierge planning