Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland
Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
110km from spot
270km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
110km from spot
270km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland.
Best with Thermal, Bise, Northwest and West wind. The thermal wind gets a bit accelerated here due to the high mountains. Thermal wind blows often from 1-6pm. Several different winds blow on Urnersee: Fohn (S), strong (6-9 Bft) and warm wind, but also many times gusty. Fohnbise (S, before Fohn), up to 5 Bft, constant. The stronger the Fohnbise, the stronger the Fohn will be. BE carefull, the wind can quickly change to Fohn and become strong, look out for a green line on the water to see the Fohn hitting. Thermal wind (N), blows on sunny days in spring and summer with 2-4 Bft. Bise (N), cold wind, which can be nice with thermal support, strongest, if Brunnen has fog and in the Urnerland the sun shines, constant in Sisikon, gusty at the south end of the lake. Nordwestwind (N, NW) can get strong, but blows rarely, and only about 30 min before cold fronts. Westwind (W) is really rare. With rain there is never wind, just before the rain starts.
Wind usually blows from N, S, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland are April, May, June, July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland.
Best with Thermal, Bise, Northwest and West wind. The thermal wind gets a bit accelerated here due to the high mountains. Thermal wind blows often from 1-6pm. Several different winds blow on Urnersee: Fohn (S), strong (6-9 Bft) and warm wind, but also many times gusty. Fohnbise (S, before Fohn), up to 5 Bft, constant. The stronger the Fohnbise, the stronger the Fohn will be. BE carefull, the wind can quickly change to Fohn and become strong, look out for a green line on the water to see the Fohn hitting. Thermal wind (N), blows on sunny days in spring and summer with 2-4 Bft. Bise (N), cold wind, which can be nice with thermal support, strongest, if Brunnen has fog and in the Urnerland the sun shines, constant in Sisikon, gusty at the south end of the lake. Nordwestwind (N, NW) can get strong, but blows rarely, and only about 30 min before cold fronts. Westwind (W) is really rare. With rain there is never wind, just before the rain starts.
Wind usually blows from N, S, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland are April, May, June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Boats .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Boats .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland.
Check local rules for kitesurfing.
Webcams around Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland
Webcams around Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Switzerland
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Wind stats in Switzerland...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 19 |
Feb | 21 |
Mar | 27 |
Apr | 29 |
May | 37 |
Jun | 35 |
Jul | 39 |
Aug | 37 |
Sep | 34 |
Oct | 31 |
Nov | 19 |
Dec | 12 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 13 kitesurf spots in Switzerland.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Urnersee / Fluelen, Switzerland

