Holnis is located on the peninsula of the same name, at the extreme north of the German Baltic coast, in the Flensburger Förde — just a few kilometers from Danish spots. Gently sloping sandy beach, standing area up to 150m. Classified as an "east wind" spot — one of the rare German spots that works perfectly in E and SE. In summer, thermal winds allow unexpected sessions. Active local community: Fördekiter e.V. (foerdekiter.yooco.de), with webcam and weather station directly at the spot. Generally flat to slightly choppy water — waves only in strong and sustained SE. Holnis weather station = reliable reference for the entire Flensburger Förde.
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The season runs from February to May, peaking in May: 15 rideable days a month and 225 hours of usable wind, at 11 °C.
The low point is July, at 8 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
7-12 knots · 68%13-20 knots · 29%21-30 knots · 3%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 68% of rideable hours.
Big-kite territory.
The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 110 mm.
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Technical details of Holnis spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Depending on conditions: NNE, NE, SSE, S.
RideableDepending on conditionsNot rideable
Local association recommendations
Fördekiter e.V. — local association for all kiters of the Flensburger Förde, live webcam and weather station at the spot. Website: foerdekiter.yooco.de. Surfschule Wassersport Holnis: lessons and equipment rental.
Spot functioning
Launch/landing zone: to the left of the small stone dike at the end of the beach (viewed from the beach). Maintain 50m distance from the shore while sailing. Respect swimmers in high season. No official buoys since 2016 (administrative refusal), but the Fördekiter community maintains the historical rules — absolutely comply with them to preserve the spot.
Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Beginner
Parking
Large natural parking (gravel) directly at the spot, separated from the beach by the road. Toilets (portable) on site.
Wind specificities
Classified as an east wind spot: works from WNW to SSE, best direction SE (wind reinforced by Venturi effect in the Außenförde, less gusty). SE is fully onshore. Venturi effect in the bay during east winds. Thermals possible May–September. Low pressure systems bring west winds — in that case, prefer Schausende (opposite shore).
Hazards
Holnis peninsula nature reserve: kite strictly prohibited beyond the long stone dike to the NE of the spot. Official protection zone (OstseeSHNSGBefV of 09/27/2016, §1). Respect wildlife and birdlife. In high season, many swimmers to absolutely avoid. Summer thermal wind can be unpredictable.
