Snowkiting in South Tyrol

The wind is blowing up the kite and the ice is shimmering under the sun: We quickly speed up and glide over the frozen Lake Reschen in Vinschgau torn by the kite on our snowboard – a magnificent mountain panorama included.

Ski hotels

Apartments in ski areas

Snowkiting is a new trend sport in South Tyrol that can be practised on all free areas with good wind conditions. High-altitude lakes such as Lake Reschen are ideal for this exceptional winter sport than can be practised on skis or snowboard instead of a surf board torn by a kite. This is great action and fun!

Snowkiting territories in South Tyrol

The picturesque Lake Reschen in Vinschgau is located at 1,470 m and is mostly covered by a thick layer of ice in winter. The constant wind transforms the like into a snowkiting paradise, while it is used by kitesurfers also in summer too. Optimal conditions for snowkiting fans can be found as well on Lake Haider, slightly south of Lake Reschen.

**Church tower in Lake Reschen**
The church tower of Alt-Graun in Lake Reschen is a popular sight and impressive photo motive at any season of the year.
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Top conditions for beginners & experts

Every year, there is the International Snowkite Championship. The participants show spectacular jumps and compete in a speed race.

What is so simple in appearance, however, has to be learned. Also, around Lake Reschen and Lake Haider there are several excellent snowkiting and kitesurfing schools, offering lessons for beginners. By means of safe equipment and the right expert tips, snowkiting in Reschenpass holiday region will be an unforgettable holiday experience for sure.