Spot info Lake Silvaplana
On this page you will find information and rules to be observed for wing foiling at the Silvaplana spot. Dangers, prohibitions and obligations are explained here. The zone plan shows you where the entry and exit points as well as the prohibited zones are.
Silvaplana - this place has been strongly associated with water sports for 20 years. The great interest in the sport attracts many wing foilers to the Engadine on nice weekends.
In order to ensure order and safety despite the growing number of wing foilers, a water sports concept was drawn up and introduced in consultation with the municipality of Silvaplana. The concept includes zone regulations, rules and information.
Conditions for freeriders to wing foil on Lake Silvaplana:
- You have liability insurance that explicitly includes wing foiling, with coverage in Switzerland
- You are a good swimmer and can help yourself if you have problems
- You are well equipped, or you can equip yourself with equipment from us according to the water temperature (rent or buy)
Rescue boat
The rescue boat is always ready for emergency use during the summer. However, rescues in light winds are only made in exceptional cases after an observation period. Light wind kite surfers who push the limits have to be prepared to swim to the shore and must be appropriately equipped to do so.
Rules and regulations on the Lake Silvaplana:
- All water sports enthusiasts must comply with the Spot plan
- Entry into the lake is only permitted at approved entrances.
- Every wingfoiler 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 lakes navigation.
- 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 gear 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 wingfoilers 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.
Parking areas close to Swiss Kitesurf
Public paid parking spaces near the sports center:
- Above the Mulets sports center
- 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.