KiteGlobeSchwansee
Schwansee is a kiteboarding spot near Hamburg, Luebeck in Germany, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hamburg, Luebeck |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 53.9918, 10.9987 |
About Schwansee
Chop and small waves. Bigger waves with stronger winds or a few with the ferries. Shallow area for about 100m. Many stones in the water, don´t forget shoes.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Schwansee?
The best time to kite Schwansee is March, April, May, September, October, November.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Schwansee offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Schwansee?
From Hamburg on the A1 north. Then take the A20 towards Rostock. Exit to Schoenberg. Then take L01 to Dassau, Kaltenhof, Wilmstorf, Neuenhagen until you reach Kalkhorst. In the beginning of Kalkhorst turn left at `Am Sportplatz` then into `Neue Reihe` towards Gross Schwansee. At the end turn left and follow the road and find your way to the water. If you are on a very bumpy road made out of slabs you are on the correct way which will lead you to a parking lot close to the beach. Pack your gear and walk to the beach (about 200m).
Hazards at Schwansee
Ships, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.