Europe · Germany

Rügen - Dranske

Northwest exposure, long beach, big Baltic sessions

Photos: Dguendel

Wind reliability

7/10

Water

Open Baltic

Season

May – Sep

Skill level

Intermediate – Advanced

Local schools

About this spot

Dranske on the northwest coast of Rügen is an exposed spot catching strong westerly and northwesterly Baltic winds. The beach offers a long open stretch perfect for free riding. Conditions can be challenging but rewarding for experienced kiteboarders.

Kite schools & services

Rügen Piraten Wassersportschule

lessonsrentalshop

VDWS-licensed kite school in Dranske, offers kite courses, windsurfing, SUP, and gear rental with current brand equipment.

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FLY-A-KITE

lessonsrentalaccommodation

VDWS-certified kite school since 2003 at Wieker Bodden (Wiek or Dranske), offers kite and windsurfing courses, accommodation assistance, and operates Harlem Clubhouse test center.

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Rügen Kite

lessonsaccommodation

VDWS-compliant kite school offering 5-day kite camps with accommodation (tent or caravan) at campsite, teaches in English.

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DoktorKite

lessonsrental

Mobile kite school with station in Dranske, VDWS member, offers small group lessons and kite equipment rental.

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Spot location

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