Spot info Lake Silvaplana

On this page you will find information and rules which must be observed when kite surfing at the Lake of Silvaplana. Dangers, restrictions, responsibilities and the role of the mandatory member club are explained here. The spot plan shows you where the entry and exit to the lake as well as the prohibited areas are.

Silvaplana - this spot has been strongly associated with kite surfing and water sports for more than 20 years. The great interest in the sport attracts many kite surfers to the Engadin on the summer weekends.

To ensure order and safety for the growing number of kite surfers, a member club and a water sports concept was created and has been implemented in consultation with the municipality of Silvaplana. The concept includes spot rules, regulations and information.

You can download the current water sports info brochure 2019 here:

Rules and regulations on the Lake Silvaplana:

• All water sports enthusiasts must comply with the Spot plan
• There is only one authorized entry point to the lake
• Every kiter should pay attention to passers-by and spectators when crossing the path along the shore and point out the dangers to them if necessary.
• The beach is to be kept clean. Fields with high grass should not be entered. It is strictly forbidden to ride with a buggy, mountain board, ATB etc.
• It is mandatory to observe the Swiss right of way rules for kite surfers.
• Aggression, swearing and narrow-mindedness have no business on the Kite beach. Instead, reason, patience, consideration and cooperation should characterize the atmosphere.
• The beach is a private property which has been leased by Swiss Kitesurf GmbH.
  
• Advertising for companies or products is only allowed with permission from Swiss Kitesurf GmbH. This includes team riders who ride for a brand or a third party shop.
• Test and rental kites can only be rented from Swiss Kitesurf GmbH.
• Any private or commercial schooling is strictly prohibited. Only Swiss Kitesurf GmbH has the right to teach on the field that it leases.
  
• The schooling has any priority over all other users.
• The spot is rented by Swiss Kitesurf GmbH and belongs to the company premises. We reserve the right to ban irresponsible and reckless kiters and competitors from the beach.
• Launching and landing outside the Swiss Kitesurf beach is strictly forbidden along the entire lake side. In order to do so, you would need the permission of the landowner, the local farmer, the municipality and the consent of the Pro Lej da Segl

Spot plan for water sports on the Lake Silvaplana

The entry and exit, as well as the spot boundaries are marked in the lake (Bouys) or on the lakeside (Posts). Please take a look at the zones and their boundaries before you go into the water.

Member club

The member club is for independent kite surfers who do not rent equipment or attend lessons. It is mandatory to join the the member club before going kite surfing at Silvaplana. In order to join the club, every kite surfer needs a liability insurance which is valid in Switzerland, as well as the necessary riding skills (VDWS level 4 or IKO level 3J)

Club membership with your own equipment:

Club membership with equipment rental:

If you rent kite surf equipment with us, the daily membership fee is included in the rental price.

VIP-Member Club membership with local season kite equipment rental flat rate:

Member incl. kite equipment rental

• Season member including kite equipment rental
• This member can make use of our rental kite equipment throughout the summer. However, the equipment is stored with us.
• The VIP member can request a specific kite and board when registering, and we will include it in our test range whenever possible.
  
• The kite / board of his choice will be reserved for him whenever possible when he is here, unless it is already being used by another customer.
• We guarantee that there are always enough kites available.

Parking areas close to Swiss Kitesurf

Public paid parking spaces near the sports center:

• Above the Mulets sports center

  Directions

• in the parking garage Munterots
  
• at the Surlej bridge

Accommodation

• Camping Silvaplana is located right next to the kitesurf beach and the Mulets sports center
• Hotel Albana and Conrads Mountain Lodge are only a five minute walk from the spot
  
• We recommend further accommodations here
  

Wind and weather

Here we aim to give you as many forecasts and reports as possible about the wind and weather in Silvaplana. In order to understand everything, just a few pointers are needed.

• Please do not ask us about wind forecasts for the future, especially not more than 2 days in advance.
• Most forecasts do not include thermal currents in their predictions, so predicted winds from south and southwest are often much stronger than in the forecasts.
• Whenever the pressure distribution is flat and the weather is fine or when there is a south, southwest current, Silvaplana will be good for kite surfing.
• There is frequently also good wind even if the weather forecasters say something else; we generally have wind on 5 out of 7 days. A trip to Silvaplana is always worthwhile.