Continent
Europe
Country
Denmark
Next Big City
Billund
Next Town
Aabenraa
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
Swimmers, Currents
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

The spot has a vast sandy beach stretching out to sea with many sandbars, and since the water is relatively shallow, the spot is suitable for novices. However, it tends get wavy in eastern winds which will also make Sønderstand fun for more experienced kiters as well.

Beach

Type:
Grass
Size:
Big
Hazards:
Bystanders, Cars
Beach Users:
June, July, August

Weather

Spring:
Normal, Thick
Summer:
Shorty, Normal, Thick
Fall:
Normal, Thick
Winter:
Thick

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
No information
Best Direction:
ENE, E, ESE, SE
Main Direction:
No information

Optimally, Sønderstand does it best in eastern wind directions, but it also works fine with wind coming from the south.



How to get there

Transport
Car, Bus
Access
Short walk

In the bottom of Aabenraa Fjord/Bay you will find an exquisite spot for cruising on water. Park your car either along the beach, uptown, or by the café “Under Sejlet” in the bay’s north end. The café offers a cozy place to eat, restrooms, and direct access to Aabenraa town. By the café hangs a defibrillator, on the beach is an emergency triangle and with an amazing view overlooking the bay, land on three sides, and plenty of activity on the beach and the surrounding streets in general, this spot will feel safe to most kiters.

Extra information

Rules
Time

Since the beach is a popular excursion spot during summer, surfing is allowed outside the red buoys surrounding the north end of the beach which means you may have to walk a little with your gear. Overall, you should be aware of other users in the water and on the beach when kiting at Sønderstrand, however, it is easy for accompanying non-kiters to find something to do in the surrounding area, and off-season you will have more than plenty of space.

Nightlife

No information