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Saaler Bodden / Born

📍 Rostock, Germany · Kiteboarding spot

Saaler Bodden / Born is a kiteboarding spot near Rostock in Germany, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing S, SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

CountryGermany
Nearest townRostock
Water typeFlat-water lake
LaunchLake
Best wind directionS, SW, W
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates54.3801, 12.5044

About Saaler Bodden / Born

Flat water, seldom small waves, shallow almost everywhere. No obstacles except other kiters or windsurfers. Enough space for everyone but can be crowded in summer (about 40 kites at the same time).

When is the best time to kitesurf at Saaler Bodden / Born?

The best time to kite Saaler Bodden / Born is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the S, SW, W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Saaler Bodden / Born offers flat-water lake conditions with S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Saaler Bodden / Born?

From the Bundesstrasse between Rostock and Stralsund you take a left (coming from Rostock) where a sign says 'Fischland-Darss-Zingst'. Follow that street all the way through Wustrow and Ahrenshoop until on the right you see a sign saying 'Born Campingplatz'. Make a right turn here and after about 1km on the right there is the entrance where you pay for a day ticket. Or 300m on the meadow beyond the camping ground.

Hazards at Saaler Bodden / Born

Swimmers, Ships, None.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Saaler Bodden / Born?

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.