Overview

Zugersee (Lake Zug) is a demanding kitesurf spot in Central Switzerland, reserved for experienced riders. The only authorized launch and landing zone is at Badeplatz Brüggli, near the campsite.

The spot works mainly with West to Southwest winds and Föhn from the South. Wind can be very gusty with sudden changes. The launch area is partially in wind shadow with several trees on the terrain.

The ability to ride upwind is mandatory for this spot.

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Spot forecast for Brüggli / Zugersee

Sunrise 07:51 · Sunset 18:30

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Brüggli / Zugersee: when to go?

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Season · peak

73h

in May · 12 rideable days

The season runs from March to June, peaking in May: 10 rideable days a month and 73 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is February, at 2.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 91%13-20 knots · 9%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 230 mm.

Monthly averages: Brüggli / Zugersee

Monthly averages — Brüggli / Zugersee — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	7.0	43 h	5 °C	101 mm
February	2.5	20 h	8 °C	52 mm
March	9.5	69 h	12 °C	95 mm
April	10.5	77 h	16 °C	75 mm
May	12.0	73 h	19 °C	206 mm
June	9.5	53 h	25 °C	191 mm
July	7.0	42 h	25 °C	230 mm
August	4.5	29 h	26 °C	140 mm
September	7.5	39 h	19 °C	221 mm
October	6.5	60 h	15 °C	92 mm
November	5.0	26 h	8 °C	91 mm
December	4.0	26 h	4 °C	54 mm

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Technical details of Brüggli / Zugersee spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, E, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot functioning

Regulations:

Only launch/landing zone: Badeplatz Brüggli
150m shore zone: only for launch/landing via shortest route
Minimum safety distance of 150m from public boats and fishermen
Launches and landings perpendicular to the shore
Nature protection zones forbidden (no sailing, no land access)
Protection zones + shallow waters are forbidden zones: min. 300m distance

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Expert

On the water

On-water rules:

Launch kite in water towards the lake
Land in water towards the shore
Never fly kite at zenith, go immediately into water
If people downwind: wait until they have moved away
Minimum 2 line lengths downwind distance for jumping
If relaunch impossible: roll up lines and swim back

Parking

Public parking directly at the spot, at Campingplatz Brüggli.

Address: Chamer Fussweg 36, 6300 Zug

Wind specificities

Best directions: West to Southwest and South (Föhn)

Wind is often gusty and can strengthen or drop very quickly. The launch area is partially in wind shadow with several trees disturbing the flow.

The shipping lane crosses the kite zone.

Hazards

Main dangers:

Very gusty wind with sudden changes
Technical launch area with trees
Railway behind the campsite
Shipping lane crosses kite zone
Many nature protection zones to avoid

Emergency exit: Best exit spot is the 2nd bay of Brüggli. In absolute emergency, exit anywhere but beware of private properties.

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