LOCATION
Lubmin is a small resort village with a broad sand beach, located closely to Greifswald on the coast of Greifswald Lagoon and Bay. It is located on the byside road, less than 30 minutes drive from Greifswald and around 2 hours drive to the main German – Swedish ferry connection in Sassnitz. This place can be not crowded for the most of the year and provides northern wind exposition. The resort and surfing hotspot is located in Meklenburg-Vorpommern in Germany, 54°08′N 13°37′E.
1. Lubmin surfing hotspot, Map with indication of the hotspot location, photo source: own photos PK.
LUBMIN SURFING HOTSPOT
Located west to Marina, the Lubmin surfing hotspot is a perfect place for learning surfing. The hotspot is especially good for wind directions from SW to NE. The broad beach and typically not too much congestion of tourists in the Summertime make good opportunities for windsurfing. Waters are shallow and relatively safe, what makes the place friendly for youth. Besides Lubmin, there are more surfing hotspots around the Greifswald Bay. They are easily accessible by car and some of them are located on the Rügen Island.
ATTRACTIONS
The village Lubmin is surrounded by interesting places including historical Greifswald, and Wolgast, fishermen village Freest, nearby Pennemunde Historical Museum of Launching V1, V2 missiles in WW2 (on the island Usedom). There are white fleet excursions available in the region. Besides, 30 years ago Lubmin was the location of the nuclear plant, the largest in the former GDR, using soviet technologies. In 1990 the last reactor was closed. Comparing to Rügen Island Lubmin and surrounding beaches will be less crowded in the summertime. They offer with sands and a lot of space. The town offers numerous culinary opportunities.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Heritage Class: [ C ]Cultural Heritage
Subclass [WH] :Sports and Recreation Sites and Activities
WEB PAGES
http://www.kiteschule-lubmin.de/
https://www.off-to-mv.com/en/destinations/a-surfspot-lubmin
http://surflocal.de/spots/lubmin/
https://www.beach-inspector.com/en/b/seebad-lubmin
https://www.kitedrop.de/spot/lubmin/
https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/lubmin
http://www.vorpommern-sued.de/
http://se.kiteforum.com/kitesurf/spot/lubmin
https://www.meteoblue.com/pl/pogoda/prognoza/tydzie%C5%84/lubmin_niemcy_6548289