Skagen, Denmark: wind and beautiful beaches for kitesurfing

Kitesurfing is growing fast in Denmark. The Danish are known for enjoying sailing and other water sports like windsurfing. Nick Jacobsen is one of the most famous kiteboarders the country has ever produced.

At the end of the 1990s, there were only a few hundred windsurfers in Denmark.

Today, the number of kite fans has increased. Denmark has 7,314 kilometers of coastline, which is absolutely great for kitesurfing fans.

The climate is temperate, with Autumn being the wettest season and Spring the driest one.

SurferToday.com believes every pro or amateur kitesurfer should try some of the spots Denmark has to offer.

Basically, this country is a large peninsula, Jutland, and many islands bordering the Baltic and the North Sea.

In 2020, wind power produced 40 percent of all electricity in Denmark. The country holds the largest wind turbine industry on Planet Earth.

So, it's time to pack your kite and enjoy the power of Denmark.

The best kitesurfing spots in Denmark are:

  • Åkrogen (inland, near Horsens)
  • Allerød (near Copenhagen)
  • Amager (near Copenhagen)
  • Bork Havn (W)
  • Bugten near Aarhus (E)
  • Hanstholm (NW)
  • Hvide Sande (W)
  • Ishøj (near Copenhagen)
  • Klitmøller (NW)
  • Klitmøller (NW)
  • Øer ved Ebeltoft (NE)
  • Ringkøbing Fjord (W)
  • Rømø, (W)

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