The journey

You can reach our kitesurfing school and the kite camp by car and by public transport. From NRW, for example from Cologne or Düsseldorf, it takes about 2.5 – 3 hours by car, and we recommend taking the A57 into the Netherlands. Continue on the A77 (E31) in the direction of Nijmegen / Rotterdam. Continue on the A73, A50, A15 (all E31) towards Rotterdam. Shortly before Rotterdam, take the Rotterdam Zuid ring road towards Europoort. Continue until the Oostvoorne exit, continue in the direction of Oostvoorne until the traffic circle (Shell petrol station), turn right there, follow the road over the first traffic lights, follow the priority road around to the left and drive through to Berkenrijsweg. Turn right there and follow the road to the end (T-junction). Turn right into Duinzoom and immediately right again into the entrance to Camping Ketjil. You have reached your destination 🙂

From Renesse / Brouwersdam approx. 30 min. drive

Take the N57 towards Rotterdam, then the N496 towards Rockanje, past Rockanje to Oostvoorne.

By train

By train, the journey is via Rotterdam Central Station (HBF). From there, take metro line D in the direction of “De Akkers” to Spijkenisse and from the metro station Spijkenisse Centrum take bus line 103 to Oostvoorne, bus stop Berkenrode (we can pick you up here). You can see the metro and bus departure times here: http://www.9292.nl

The address

LearnKiteboardingNow
c/o Camping Ketjil
Berkenrijsweg 15
3233KH Oostvoorne
Netherlands

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The bay of Oostvoorne, also known as Autostrand, offers ideal conditions for kitesurfing. Plenty of space on the beach and on the water, as well as low public traffic, guarantee stress-free and therefore quick learning success.
Almost the entire bay consists of a huge standing area, depending on the tide – even at high tide, a large part of the bay is still shallow.
A sandbank in front of the bay of Oostvoorne keeps all waves away from our training area and offers no chance for sea currents in this area. All these factors make the bay of Oostvoorne one of the best kitesurfing learning areas.
Since 2015, new navigation rules have been in force for the beach of Oostvoorne (car beach) as well as for the Maasvlakte and the Slufter beach area. Please check the information boards on site about existing nature reserves and avoid them!
Checks are carried out, fines are collected and in the end there is the threat of spot closures if there are too many violations.

To the article Nature reserves
Wind & Weather

The “Slufter” is a very popular kite spot for professionals and those who like to mingle with them. At low tide, there are various shallow water spots, covered by sandbanks with mirror-smooth take-off and landing slopes. If you stand in the way here, the kiters will fly around your ears. The same applies to the tidal inlet at high tide, which can be quite large depending on the tidal range. At high tide, almost all kiters go into the tidal inlet, as there are very strong currents outside the inlet. However, wave kiters can then head further north and always find plenty of space on the newly constructed Maasvlakte 2. Maasvlakte 2 is the extension of Rotterdam’s Europoort port. The approx. 8 km long artificial beach (with the deep-sea port behind it) offers various wave spots and miles of downwind sessions depending on the wind direction. Typical for the North Sea, strong currents and powerful beach breaks develop here depending on the tide.

The Oostvoornse Meer is an inland lake and therefore not an official kitesurfing spot. The lake is mainly used by windsurfers and divers. There is a surf store, a windsurfing school, restaurants and the diving center on the northern shore. You can drive right up to the water’s edge and there is a standing area separated by stone piers, which is used by the many bathers in summer.
The Oostvoornse Meer is only interesting for kiting when the wind is from the east and then only recommended for very safe kiters, as the stone piers can be dangerous for people and equipment. Razor-sharp mussel growth under the surface of the water cuts through neoprene and skin and leaves ugly and inflamed wounds.

Rockanje beach is the most frequented beach in the area. Thanks to various beach bars and the nearby large camping and vacation parks, many locals and tourists use this beach for swimming, sunbathing and walking. However, kitesurfing is also permitted outside the buoy-marked swimming area. Southerly and westerly wind directions work quite well here. There is a charge for parking and it is hopelessly overcrowded in the summer months. If the parking spaces are full, you will be diverted to more distant parking facilities – transporting equipment to the beach then becomes very inconvenient.

Ouddorp has a huge beach, extensive grounds with vacation homes and vacation parks and several campsites. Most of the beach is reserved for bathers. Ouddorp’s kitesurfing spot is located near the lighthouse and offers some of the best waves in Holland, depending on the wind direction, tide and swell. Strong currents make the spot unsuitable for beginners.

The Brouwersdam is one of the delta works in the Netherlands. The 6-kilometre-long dam connects Goeree-Overflakkee and Schouwen-Duiveland.
The kitesurfing and windsurfing spot is also known as the “German Bay” among the Dutch, as many German water sports enthusiasts regularly lay siege to the “dam”. Due to its proximity to Renesse and the countless campsites and vacation parks, the beach promenade is often blocked by camper vans and caravans.
The spot is usually very crowded and choppy, the big waves break far out on the sandbanks, which in turn are protected from kiters and surfers by traffic bans.

The dunes of Voorne are among the most beautiful nature reserves in Europe and are located directly in front of the entrance to our kite camp at Camping Ketjil. Unique walking routes run through the dune area with access to our kitesurfing beach, ideal for jogging and in some cases also for cycling. The dunes offer a very varied landscape – from shrub growth and dune pools to shifting sand dunes, dune grassland and forests. As a result of this diversity, many different species of animals and birds live here, such as roe deer, spoonbills and gray herons, and the flora also offers a unique biodiversity with gentian, marsh heartleaf and orchids, among others. Large grazing animals such as Icelandic ponies and Galloway cattle often cross your path.

The mountain bike track of Oostvoorne is almost 12 km long and is divided into different sections with different types of subsoil made of sand, grass and clay and leads through forests and dune landscapes with wild horses and cattle running freely. The many different passages offer variety for all skill levels. Steep bends, tabletops, drop-offs, boulders and various wooden course elements, fast passages and balance elements – this track has a lot to offer and is constantly being expanded and regularly maintained. Mountain bikes can be hired from us.

The historic fortified town of Brielle with its many monuments is surrounded by water and the ramparts with the bastions. Canals, historic buildings and drawbridges characterize the cityscape. Pedestrian zones, shopping facilities and numerous cafés and restaurants invite you to linger. Accessible by bike and definitely worth a visit.

At the time, the small town was the largest war port of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands and retained an important position as a port city until the 19th century. Like Brielle, the small but beautiful historic town center with its harbor is a typical South Holland town.

Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam and is of great importance in terms of transportation thanks to the largest seaport in Europe (third largest in the world). Alongside Amsterdam and The Hague, Rotterdam is one of the cultural centers of the Netherlands. Rotterdam has a university, several universities of applied sciences, a music academy and an art academy. It is the leading industrial and commercial city in the Netherlands. Rotterdam’s skyscraper silhouette, which has developed over the last 20 years, is particularly striking.
Worth seeing for architecture enthusiasts and shopping queens.

In the Futureland visitor center, you can learn all about the new port area of Rotterdam: the second Maasvlakte. Both children and adults will be impressed by the reclamation of new land with washed-up sand, by the containers, cranes and ships in one of the largest ports in the world. Futureland in Rotterdam offers various exhibitions and activities. A free guided tour starts every Sunday at 13:15, but you can also take an audio tour yourself. There are also several boat trips outside with the Futureland Ferry and the Futureland Express XL is a bus tour that shows you the second Maasvlakte. Futureland has a restaurant and a terrace for lunch or a snack with a view of the North Sea and the port of Rotterdam. You can combine a day trip to Futureland in Rotterdam with a day at Maasvlakte beach, the sandy paradise for kite surfers and sun worshippers on an artificial peninsula in front of the port of Rotterdam.

The Hague is a city where you can meet the royal family on the street or in one of ‘their’ stores. You will come into contact with the Oranians in many places in the city: thanks to the many historical monuments, the residential and working palaces, royal routes and carriages.
Hardly any other city in Holland has as many sights as The Hague. A must-see on beautiful and windless days.

Camping Ketjil is home to our kitesurfing school and kite camp. Surrounded by the nature reserve of Oostvoorne, the well-kept, natural campsite is approx. 1.2 km from our training area.

At Bed & Breakfast Van Marion, all 34 rooms have their own bathroom with bath or shower. You will also find all the facilities you need, such as a small fridge, TV and a safe.

All rooms have free W-LAN. The B&B consists of 17 single rooms and 17 double rooms with separate beds.

From standard rooms to suites, the Wapen van Marion Hotel offers complete luxury including swimming pool, tennis courts and wellness.

Overnight stay in the B&B / Pension Cafe Centraal Oostvoorne incl. breakfast from 65 euros. After a long day of kiting, you can also order all-you-can-eat spare ribs here.

Motel Oostvoorne has spacious studio-style rooms. A quaint Irish pub “Murphys Station” invites you to spend a convivial evening.