Lemkenhafen (Fehmarn)

Lemkenhafen (Fehmarn) is a small, clean, sandy shallow-water launch built around flat, Stehrevier-style riding. It’s commonly described as beginner-friendly for kite and also suitable for beginner windsurfing and practice riding, but the very shallow water and entry/exit conditions mean you must be careful near the harbor edge and any stone areas. Wind is typically strongest from the west sector (W/SW/WSW) and is most reliable during April through October, when summer thermal effects (sea-breeze type) reinforce the gradient winds. Conditions are often steady, with an expected afternoon build on sunny days during the thermal season. In addition to wind direction, local wind shadowing near harbor buildings/village can affect where you can ride comfortably. Kitesurfing is the main discipline at this exact location, but it comes with strict conservation management: there are defined kite zones, time restrictions on the lagoon side (no-kite period 10–18h), and no-kitesurfing rules in and around nature reserve areas on small islands/spits (including the protected area east of Gollendorf/between the grassy spit and the harbor). The Baltic side includes a buoy-marked bathing zone with boats, which must be respected. Access and logistics are straightforward but must be followed carefully: paid parking is located about 200m away, and you should walk to the launch (including a 90-degree right turn toward Neuhof). Avoid blocking dike entrance/access, and arrive early on good-wind days because summer weekends and holiday periods can be busy.