--- title: "Sailing, Surfing & Boats Flensburg Fjord | Villa Boreal" description: "Sailing schools, surf schools, SUP hire and boat rental on the Flensburg Fjord: The water sports guide from Villa Boreal with all contact details." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Villa Boreal Ostsee", "alternateName": "Villa Boreal", "url": "https://villa-boreal.de", "inLanguage": [ "de-DE", "en-US", "da-DK" ], "publisher": { "@type": "LodgingBusiness", "name": "Villa Boreal", "url": "https://villa-boreal.de", "logo": "https://villa-boreal.de/icon-512.png" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://villa-boreal.de/en" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Guides", "item": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/straende" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Sailing & surfing", "item": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/segeln-surfen" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Kann man auf der Flensburger Förde segeln?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ja, die Flensburger Förde ist ein beliebtes Segelrevier mit mehreren Yachthäfen, Segelschulen und Charterangeboten in Glücksburg und Flensburg." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Gibt es Surfmöglichkeiten bei Glücksburg?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ja, Wind- und Kitesurfen ist an mehreren Spots möglich, besonders bei Holnis und Langballigau bei guten Windbedingungen." } } ] } ] --- 1. [Home](/en) 2. [Guides](/en/straende) 3. Sailing & surfing [Villa Boreal ](/en) [THE RETREAT](/#das-haus)[THE REGION](/#die-region)[WELLNESS](/#wellness)[ABOUT US](/#ueber-uns)[GALLERY](/en/bilder) GUIDES [JOURNAL](/en/journal) DA[INQUIRE](/en/booking) [JOURNAL](/en/journal) SAILING · SURFING · BOATS # Watersports Guide: Sailing, Surfing & Boats on the Flensburg Fjord Hanseatic Yacht School, kite spots at Holnis, SUP tours to the Oxen Islands and boat hire – the complete water sports guide with all schools, rentals and contact details from Villa Boreal. All distances from Berglyk 8, Bockholm · As of 2026 The Flensburg Fjord is one of the most versatile water sports areas in northern Germany. Thanks to its winding coastline, there's a suitable spot for almost any wind – from shallow standing areas for beginners to challenging sailing grounds with views of the Danish coast. Villa Boreal sits right in the middle of this paradise: Holnis, the nearest kite and surf spot, is just five minutes away. All⛵ Sailing🏄 Windsurfing🪁 Kitesurfing🛶 SUP🚤 Motorboat📍 Under 15 min.📚 Courses🔑 Rental ⛵ ## Sailing Schools & Clubs From beginner courses to offshore sailing – learn to sail on the Fjord 3 providers 01 Germany's largest sailing school Since 1925 ### Hanseatische Yachtschule (HYS) – Glücksburg ca. 5 km · ~8 Min. Sailing School · Yacht School Germany's largest and most traditional sailing school, founded in 1925. The HYS is located directly at Glücksburg's yacht harbour with views across the fjord to the Danish coast. From beginner courses on a dinghy to offshore sailing on a yacht – thousands learn to sail here every year. The school belongs to the German Offshore Sports Association Hansa (DHH). Sailing courses (dinghy, yacht, catamaran) Motorboat licences Children's & youth courses Folkeboat charter Harbour facilities & clubhouse Philosophenweg 1, 24960 Glücksburg [+49 4631 6000-0](tel:+4946316000-0) [hys@dhh.de](mailto:hys@dhh.de) [dhh.de](https://dhh.de) 💡 Experienced sailors can also charter the HYS Folkeboats – perfect for a day trip on the fjord. 02 ### Flensborg Yacht Club (FYC) – Fahrensodde ca. 18 km · ~22 Min. Sailing Club · Sailing School The traditional Flensborg Yacht Club – 'the club with the o' – is located in Fahrensodde yacht harbour on the southern shore of the fjord. The club offers weekly sailing lessons from May to September (approx. 6–9 pm) as well as individual training sessions. Ideal for those who want to sail regularly. Practical sailing lessons (May–Sept.) Dinghy sailing for beginners Youth training Regatta sailing Winter boat maintenance Fahrensodde, 24944 Flensburg [flensborg-yacht-club.de](https://flensborg-yacht-club.de) 💡 The FYC is also an active regatta club – watching the summer club regattas is well worth it. 03 ### Segelclub Baltic e.V. – Flensburg ca. 17 km · ~20 Min. Sailing Club · Youth Training For over 140 years, the Segelclub Baltic has been sailing with families and friends on the Baltic Sea. The club places special emphasis on youth development and offers an extensive range of theoretical and practical courses. Sailing courses for children & young people Adult sailing courses Regatta sailing Club fleet Flensburg [segelclub-baltic.de](https://segelclub-baltic.de) 🏄 ## Windsurf & Kite Schools Windsurfing, kitesurfing and wingfoiling at the best spots 1 provider 04 Closest provider to Villa Boreal GWA-certified ### Wassersport Holnis ca. 3 km · ~5 Min. Surf & Kite School · SUP Hire Located right on the Holnis peninsula, this water sports school is the closest provider to Villa Boreal. Whether windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoiling or stand-up paddling – beginners and advanced alike will find what they're looking for. The shallow standing-depth areas on Holnis are ideal for learning. Windsurfing courses Kitesurfing courses Wingfoil courses SUP courses & SUP hire SUP tours Equipment hire An der Promenade 8, 24960 Glücksburg (Holnis) [+49 157 34682428](tel:+4915734682428) [moin@wassersport-holnis.de](mailto:moin@wassersport-holnis.de) [wassersport-holnis.de](https://wassersport-holnis.de) 💡 The kite spots on Holnis are among the best on the entire fjord – especially in south-westerly and westerly winds. 🛶 ## Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) SUP rental, guided tours and family boards 1 provider 05 No. 1: Best SUP Station Baltic Sea ### SUPvibes – Glücksburg ca. 5 km · ~8 Min. SUP Station · Tours · Hire Awarded Best SUP Station on the Baltic Sea by GSUPA. SUPvibes offers guided tours from Glücksburg beach to the Ochsen Islands – with a bit of luck you'll spot harbour porpoises. Family SUP boards for up to six people make it a great experience for the whole family. SUP hire (single & family boards for up to 6) Guided SUP tours to the Ochsen Islands Corporate events & team building Private bookings & gift vouchers Strand Sandwig, 24960 Glücksburg [info@supvibes.de](mailto:info@supvibes.de) [supvibes.de](https://supvibes.de) 💡 The SUP tour to the Ochsen Islands with a stop at Annie's Kiosk (Denmark) is an absolute highlight – book in advance! 09 24/7 self-service ### Kayakomat Glücksburg – Selbstbedienungs-Kajakverleih ca. 5 km · ~8 Min. Kayak & SUP rental · self-service A self-service rental right by the water: kayaks and boards wait in lockable containers, you book online and open them with a code. No staff, no queueing – perfect for a spontaneous paddle along the fjord. Kayaks & SUP boards around the clock Online booking with code lock Equipment included Season approx. April–October Strand Sandwig, 24960 Glücksburg [kayakomat.com](https://kayakomat.com) 💡 Early in the morning the fjord is usually mirror-flat – the best time for a lap towards Holnis. 🚤 ## Boat Hire & Motorboats Licence-free motorboats and electric boats on the Fjord 2 providers 06 Scenic flights + water sports ### FLY & SAIL – Flensburg Sonwik ca. 17 km · ~20 Min. Boat Hire · Water Sports · Scenic Flights FLY & SAIL operates a water sports and seaplane station on the fjord promenade in Flensburg-Sonwik. In addition to licence-free motorboats for family trips to the Ochsen Islands, they also offer Folkeboat charter and innovative foil courses. The scenic flights over the fjord are a truly special experience. Licence-free motorboats (15 HP) Motorboats with licence (60 HP) Folkeboat charter SUP foiling & wingfoil courses Scenic flights over the fjord Fördepromenade 1a, 24944 Flensburg (Wasserflugstation Sonwik) [+49 461 150550](tel:+49461150550) [info@flysail.de](mailto:info@flysail.de) [flysail.de](https://flysail.de) 💡 A scenic flight over the fjord makes an unforgettable gift – bookable online. 07 100% Electric · No licence required ### FlensBoat – Elektroboote Flensburg ca. 17 km · ~20 Min. Electric Boat Hire Eco-friendly electric boats for a relaxed trip on the Flensburg Fjord. After a brief introduction, anyone aged 18 and over can take the helm – ideal for families and groups. With a bit of luck you'll see harbour porpoises. Booking exclusively online. Electric boats (no licence required) Family-friendly Online booking Fördepromenade 4d, 24944 Flensburg [info@flensboat.de](mailto:info@flensboat.de) [flensboat.de](https://flensboat.de) 💡 Online booking only – no reservations by phone or email. 🛶 ## GreenKayak – Paddle for Clean Water Kayak for free and collect litter from the fjord as you go 1 initiative 08 Free · Environmental initiative ### GreenKayak – Paddeln & Müllsammeln ca. 17 km · ~20 Min. Free Kayaks · Environmental Initiative A hands-on environmental initiative: the TBZ and Stadtwerke Flensburg provide two GreenKayaks free of charge. The idea – whoever paddles collects litter from the water along the way, with the gear already on board. The starting point is the jetty of FlensBoat's electric-boat rental station. In 2025, around 674 people took part and pulled roughly 700 kilograms of rubbish out of the fjord. Free rental kayaks Litter-collecting gear on board Booking via app & website May to October Fördepromenade 4d, 24944 Flensburg (Steg FlensBoat) [greenkayak.org](https://greenkayak.org) 💡 Booking is free via greenkayak.org or the GreenKayak app – the only 'payment' is the litter you collect and share on social media. ### 🌊 Best Surf & Kite Spots on the Fjord The Flensburg Fjord's winding geography provides a suitable spot for almost any wind direction. Whether flat water for freestyle, waves for wave riding or shallow areas for learning – here's a selection of the most popular spots: Holnis Bockholmwik Langballig Wackerballig Fahrensodde Solitüde Falshöft Schausende **Opening Hours & Reservations:** Season times vary by provider (mostly May–October). Some providers accept online bookings only. 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