The Foil Festival had already moved from Schönberg to Fehmarn in 2024 - a good decision in retrospect. In 2025, everything that the manufacturers' product ranges have to offer will once again be foiled on Fehmarn's south beach. One highlight of the festival is the free testing opportunities. Visitors can try out the latest foil equipment directly on site. Special courses in wing and pump foiling are offered for beginners, organised in cooperation with boot Düsseldorf. Even in calm conditions, foil fans will get their money's worth: either with muscle power when pump foiling or with electric support on e-foils.
German Championships and Downwind Experience
The sporting highlight of the festival is the German Wingfoil Slalom Championships. As part of the "Winger of the Sea" event (Click HERE to register) the best German wingfoilers compete against each other. For SUP foil enthusiasts, the Downwind Experience Daily coaching sessions under the direction of Kai-Nicolas Steimer. An old fishing boat will take the participants out onto the Baltic Sea, from where they will ride the swell back to the festival site. If you want to take part, you can register HERE.
Foil Festival 2025 with beach camp and supporting programme
Once again this year, the Foil Festival goes far beyond a mere product fair. Visitors can stay overnight in the beach camp and set off directly from their campervan or motorhome onto the water. On the Foil Talk stage on the beach, developers and experts will provide information about equipment, trends and foil areas. A food corner will provide refreshments, while evening community meet-ups will invite visitors to socialise and exchange ideas.
Balz Müller, the "Goodfather of Foil Sports" from Switzerland, is a prominent representative of the scene. In addition to the foil specialists, surf fashion brands and regional surf shops will also be presenting authentic clothing and equipment. The complete list of exhibitors, information on beach camp tickets and everything else to do with the Foil Festival on Fehmarn can be found on this website: www.foilfestival.de
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
