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Fehmarn / Orth East

📍 Hamburg, Germany · Kiteboarding spot

Fehmarn / Orth East is a kiteboarding spot near Hamburg in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, S wind, best ridden in April, May, September, October.

CountryGermany
Nearest townHamburg
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE, S
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsApril, May, September, October
Coordinates54.4488, 11.0527

About Fehmarn / Orth East

The water is quite flat, chop starts around upper 5 Bft. There's a huge area with waist to chest-deep water, good for practicing. In summer, there can be a lot of seaweed.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Fehmarn / Orth East?

The best time to kite Fehmarn / Orth East is April, May, September, October, when the E, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Fehmarn / Orth East offers open ocean conditions with E, S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Fehmarn / Orth East?

Fehmarn is to be found at the northern end of the Autobahn 1 (A1). You just pass the bridge and take the first exit, turning left. Now, just follow the main road for about 12km and it will directly lead you to Orth. About 100m after the village entrance park your car at the road and see the spot to the left.

Hazards at Fehmarn / Orth East

Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Fehmarn / Orth East?

5 kite schools operate in Germany. See kite schools in Germany →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.