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Lake Neuchâtel
Kitesurfing in Neuchâtel
We are based in Neuchâtel and ride the lake all year round. Wind, spots, rules and gear: everything you need to know to ride here.
- Pick-up in Neuchâtel
- Rental deducted if you buy
- Free shipping from CHF 120
38 kmof lake on a south-west / north-east axis
12–20 knotsthermal breeze in summer
3 cantonsNeuchâtel, Vaud, Fribourg
9 m²the kite for most sessions
A big playground
It is the largest lake lying entirely in Switzerland, with easy-access beaches and plenty of room to learn and progress. It is shared between three cantons, which matters for the rules.
The wind on the lake
Four situations come back again and again, each with its own timing and character.
Summer
Thermal breeze
It mostly picks up in the afternoon, often around 12 to 20 knots.
NE
Bise
It can settle in for several days; from autumn to winter it blows stronger and steadier.
NW
Joran
A north-westerly coming down from the Jura that can deliver great sessions.
W / SW
Westerly fronts
The wind veers west or south-west and can build.
⚠ Summer storms build quickly: always check the weather before heading out.
The spots
South shore
Cudrefin and Portalban
Open areas, popular in westerly or south-westerly winds.
In a bise
Downwind to Yverdon
With a steady bise, the lake becomes one of the best downwind runs in French-speaking Switzerland.
The best spots on Lake Neuchâtel Downwind foil in Switzerland
The rules
Kitesurfing has been allowed on Swiss waters since February 2016, but each canton can restrict it. The rule depends on the shore you launch from.
NE
Neuchâtel shore
Allowed; keep 200 m away from licensed passenger boats and landing stages.
FR
Fribourg shore
Open since 15 February 2016, in daylight and clear weather (8 am to 9 pm), with no-go zones to protect birds, shown on official maps.
VD
Vaud shore
It has its own regulation: check it before launching.
- A buoyancy aid is mandatory.
- Waterbird reserves are closed unless authorised.
What gear for this lake
With a 12 to 20-knot breeze, a 9 m² kite covers most sessions; many riders add a 7 m² for strong bise days. For wetsuits, a 4/3 mm is enough from April to October, and a hooded 5/4/3 mm keeps you riding through autumn and winter.
9 m²all-round kite
7 m²for strong bise
4/3 mmApril to October
5/4/3 mmautumn and winter
With Elevate Surf
Try before you buy
We rent out kitesurf gear (kite, bar, board), and the rental fee is deducted if you buy afterwards.
Flying on a foil
Our discovery sessions on the lake cover wingfoil, pumpfoil and boat-towed foiling, with F-ONE gear provided.
Order online
Prices in Swiss francs, no customs fees, after-sales service in Switzerland. Free shipping from CHF 120, or pick-up in Neuchâtel. Any questions? +41 79 539 53 58.
Kites in stock
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ADDIKT
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CORE Air
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Kiteboards
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AURA II
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BIG ONE WITH UNIBOX 50MM – SLATE
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CARVED Imperator 7 Board
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CARVED Imperator 7 Limited Edition
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CARVED Imperator Pro Board
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CORE 720 III
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CORE Bolt 4 Board
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CORE Choice 7 Board
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