When is the best time to kite at Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany?

The best months at Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany are Oct, Dec, Jan, Apr, May, Sep.

What level is Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany suitable for?

Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany is rated Expert for kiters.

What is the water like at Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany?

Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany has Flat Water, Lake conditions.

Kite spot

Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany

Name: Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany
Address: Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Austria

Expert Flat Water Lake Lake

About Chiemsee / Feldwies, Germany

Chiemsee is flat-water gold for technicians willing to hunt for wind. Nine windy days a year means you need obsessive forecasting and flexibility—or don't bother.

Avg wind

6 kts

Peak season

6 kts

Windy days/yr

Peak hours

11:00–14:00

Monthly wind profile

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Bars = average wind speed in knots. Solid = best months.

Best months

OctDecJanAprMaySep

Wind directions

WENEWNWWSW

Amenities

Nearby Salzburg city offers accommodation, restaurants, and suppliesTourist infrastructure around Chiemsee lake area with parking facilitiesLocal kite schools and rental shops serve the region

Hazards

Shallow lake water with potential underwater obstacles and vegetation; check depth before launchingExtremely limited windy days (9/year) require careful weather monitoring and trip planningCold freshwater lake temperatures, especially in winter monthsSudden wind shifts common with alpine proximity; stay alert for unpredictable gusts

Launch notes

Flat water conditions are ideal for technique work and freestyle. Feldwies beach offers protected launch with consistent W, WNW, and WSW winds; check for shallow vegetation zones before entering water.

Gear & clothing

Gear · Bring 17-19m kites for the light average winds (6 kts); larger kites essential for marginal conditions. Twintip or freestyle boards suit the flat water perfectly for progression.

Clothing · 5-7mm wetsuits required year-round; upgrade to 7mm+ during Dec-Jan winter months. Water temperatures remain cold even in best months (Sep-May).

Crowd & etiquette

Respect local swimmers and pleasure craft; the lake is shared with recreational boaters. Coordinate with other kiters during rare windy sessions to manage limited space.

Additional notes

This is a fair-weather spot requiring patience—plan trips during statistically best months and monitor forecasts religiously. Proximity to Salzburg makes it accessible for weekend missions when conditions align.

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