Ruegen / Altefaehr

📍 Berlin, Rostock, Germany · Kiteboarding spot

Ruegen / Altefaehr is a kiteboarding spot near Berlin, Rostock in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

Country	Germany
Nearest town	Berlin, Rostock
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Island
Best wind direction	W
Wind type	Frontal
Best months	March, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates	54.3294, 13.1212

About Ruegen / Altefaehr

Flat to choppy water. Shallow area for about 200m. Around the corner towards Ummanz you will find very flat water (Heuwiese).

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ruegen / Altefaehr?

The best time to kite Ruegen / Altefaehr is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ruegen / Altefaehr offers open ocean conditions with W wind (Frontal wind), launching from island.

How do I get to Ruegen / Altefaehr?

From Stralsund drive over the Ruegendam and take the first exit to the left to Altefaehr.

Hazards at Ruegen / Altefaehr

Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Ruegen / Altefaehr?

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

Other kite spots near Ruegen / Altefaehr

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Ruegen / Suhrendorf · 15 km · Stralsund (Ruegen)
Suhrendorf (Rügen Island) · 15 km · Berlin Tegel
Tremt · 18 km · Rostock
Ruegen / Rosengarten · 19 km · Berlin, Rostock
Ruegen / Pritzwald · 20 km · Berlin, Rostock

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