Gotland / Vivesholm

Gotland / Vivesholm is a kiteboarding spot near Visby, Gotland in Sweden, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W wind, best ridden in April, May, June, August, September, October.

About Gotland / Vivesholm

Shallow in a big part of the bay, very flat from S to W winds. Bottom is sandy with some seaweed further out and some spread out big rocks in the water on the north and east side of the bay. The spot is not very big but 15 riders are easily accommodated. The peninsula is not higher than maybe 2m which creates perfect offshore conditions with flat water.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Gotland / Vivesholm?

The best time to kite Gotland / Vivesholm is April, May, June, August, September, October, when the S, SW, W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Gotland / Vivesholm offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Gotland / Vivesholm?

Gotland is off the shore from the Swedish East coast. To Gotland by ferry or air, arrive in Visby. Drive 30km south along the coast, a few kilometers before Klintehamn and maybe 1-1.5km south of the Kovik sign, turn right on a small unmarked road between a yellow house and a barn. After a few hundred meters there's a gate, make sure to close it after you, the land owner keeps cows on the entire peninsula! Drive maybe 500m further and park at the trees just before the dirt road ends.

Where can I take kite lessons near Gotland / Vivesholm?

4 kite schools operate in Sweden. See kite schools in Sweden →

Other kite spots near Gotland / Vivesholm

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• Gotland / Gnisvaerd · 12 km · Visby, Gotland
• Gotland / Nisseviken · 29 km · Stockholm, Visby
• Gotland / Lausvik · 32 km · Stockholm, Visby

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