Solitude (Flensburg Fjord)

Solitude (Flensburg Fjord) is a shallow fjordside launch where the ride area includes a large standing zone close to shore, which is a key reason it’s well-liked by kitesurfers. Wind sports are generally oriented toward northerly to northwesterly directions, and the spot is commonly used when those winds flow into the fjord. For kitesurfing, the shallow water and protected fjord character support safer sessions—especially for beginners—provided riders manage space carefully around swimmers. During the official bathing season (May to September), there are designated areas for water sports, and the swimming zone boundaries must be respected. Conditions described for the spot emphasize clean, workable water for wind sports, with generally weak currents and a bottom that includes scattered stones. A long wooden pier at Solitüde-Steg is a notable hazard in the approach and around where people congregate, so plan your launch and lines with that in mind. Wearing neoprene boots is strongly advised. Seasonally, the spot is reported to perform best in March through May and again from September through November. Water temperatures run from about 2–4°C in winter up to roughly 18–22°C at summer peak, and a wetsuit is typically needed year-round—thinner in summer, much warmer in winter.