Brouwersdam: The windsurfing spot of the month for intermediates

One of the top spots in the Netherlands and one of the most popular holiday destinations for surfers from the Rhine-Ruhr region: The Brouwersdam! Located in the south-west of the Netherlands, beginners and intermediates, as well as all freeriders and freestyle pros, will find optimal flat water conditions on one side of the dam and choppy North Sea conditions on the other. And there's more sunshine here than in the rest of the Netherlands as a bonus!

Journey: The 300 kilometre journey from the Ruhr area can be mastered via several routes. In the end, everyone ends up on the N57, which also leads directly over the Brouwersdam and thus along the spots.

The best time to travel is, as in so many windsurfing regions on the coasts of Northern Europe, in spring and autumn. This is when you will find the best combination of high wind probabilities and pleasant temperatures. But even in early summer there is no lull here and on a good quarter of the days you will also find gliding wind conditions. However, you should always bear in mind that you are in the North Sea - a long wetsuit should always be in your luggage, even in summer.

Wind:An area of low pressure over the British Isles regularly causes winds from the west to south-west along the Dutch coast, which also runs in a south-westerly direction: A guard rail effect additionally strengthens the wind. If the low-pressure system continues to move, it will continue to blow winds from the north-west to the north onto the Dutch coast for some time. You can also make good use of the easterly wind in fair weather conditions on the numerous inland areas - provided it is strong enough. Accordingly, you will find perfect conditions for those who are not yet planing - as well as for those who enjoy light wind tricks.

The advert: The Brouwersdam separates the Grevelingenmeer from the North Sea. Its construction created the largest saltwater lake in Europe, covering an impressive 140 square kilometres, around a fifth of which has dried up over time. Around half of the lake is shallow, making it a great spot for beginners and intermediates. On the North Sea side, you can actually get to the water anywhere along the dam. However, the conditions here are usually very choppy. Most surfers are drawn to the Brouwersdam because of the inland waters: a Surfstation a beach café and a Surf shop provide the necessary infrastructure. Directly at the Access there are usually plenty of parking spaces - free of charge!

Surfstation:The Zeil & Surfcentrum Brouwersdam has the right surf course and equipment for everyone. In addition to special children's courses, surfers and non-surfing companions will find a good infrastructure with options for storing surf equipment on site, a restaurant, a beach café and one or two events. Even accommodation and bungalows can be organised here.

Surf shops: There are two shops directly on the other side of the street. The Kiteshop Natural High where you certainly won't find any windsurfing equipment, but you will find everything you need for surfing and, of course, lots of beach fashion. Just a few metres further north, you will find one of the branches of the big Eurofuncentre . There you will find everything you need for windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and SUPing - neos and fashion too, of course!

Accommodation: Wild camping is not tolerated here. However, you can always find a spot at campsites in the surrounding area. It is also worth asking at one of the many local farms for a place to spend the night.

Alternative spots: You can also find a large number of other spots throughout Germany and in some cases Europe on our map - the entries are constantly being expanded. Just take a look here in!

For real Holland fans it's also worth checking out the spots in the centre of the Netherlands: You can find detailed information about the Gooimeer and Veluwemeer HERE .