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One of the most dramatic kite spots in the Alps: a fjord-like arm of Lake Lucerne walled in by 1,500 m cliffs on a near-perfect north–south axis, which funnels and accelerates the wind hard. On a Föhn day a modest 10-knot forecast can translate into 6–8 Bft on the water (up to 9–10 Bft in extreme cases), with genuine jumping ramps — riders have been seen throwing front loops. Thermal days are gentler but more consistent than spots further south, generally around 15 knots and with chop described as milder than Lake Como's Colico. Launch and landing are on a small gravel creek delta right by the Seegarten restaurant, so it's regarded as one of Switzerland's most reliable spots — and since 2020 the Kite Uri club manages access to keep it from getting overrun. Reported wind direction: NW,NE | Submitted by: Ben