Dranske surf spot on Rügen - windsurfing on the Wieker Bodden

The main spot is in the middle of the village on Wieker Bodden - protected from the open Baltic Sea. You can set up and launch on a large meadow. In front of it is a large shallow water area with a 200-metre-wide standing area. A little insider tip: if the wind is blowing from the east or west, you can enjoy a jet effect. The small vacation resort of Dranske is located in the north-easternmost part of Rügen. The spot is located in the middle of the village and therefore offers a good infrastructure. The spot has a good wind yield all year round and offers a large standing area. From the water, you can even see the nearby island of Hiddensee with its eye-catching Dornbusch lighthouse. Not least for all these reasons, Dranske is a venue for the German Windsurf Cup. There is a sufficiently large meadow for you to set up your equipment. Unfortunately, the entry area is quite narrow, which is why a lot of consideration is required, especially on good windy days. You should also familiarize yourself with the area overview and the spot rules beforehand. These can be found on a large board directly at the spot. There is a surf hostel especially for water sports enthusiasts in the village. The spot is suitable for wind directions from NE to S. Facilities: Toilets, showers, waste disposal (campsite) Surf school offers - kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUP, canoeing, sailing, dragon boat training Parking facilities

Surfspot Dranske: windsurfing on the Wieker Bodden on Rügen

The Dranske surf spot is located in the north-easternmost part of the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - right in the village, on the protected Wieker Bodden. This means: no rough Baltic Sea water, but a large shallow water area with a standing area around 200 meters wide. A spacious meadow is available for setting up the equipment. However, the entry area is quite narrow, which is why mutual consideration is important on windy days. The spot rules are clearly visible on an information board directly on site.

Wind conditions and jet effect in Dranske

The spot offers good wind conditions all year round and is particularly suitable for wind directions from north-east to south. An interesting phenomenon: with easterly and westerly winds, there is a noticeable jet effect that provides additional thrust. On a clear day, the nearby island of Hiddensee with its striking Dornbusch lighthouse can be seen from the water. This is one of the reasons why Dranske regularly hosts the German Windsurf Cup.

Infrastructure and offers at the Dranske surf spot

The location in the middle of the village makes Dranske a practical surf spot. Toilets, showers and waste disposal facilities are available at the adjacent campsite. An on-site surf school offers courses in windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP, canoeing, sailing and dragon boating. There is also a special surf hostel in the village for water sports enthusiasts. Parking spaces are also available.