Sheltered by the Wustrow Peninsula, this area boasts a coastal landscape all its own, with shallow shores, calm waters, and sweeping views.
In the Salzhaff, salty Baltic Sea water mixes with freshwater—creating brackish water. Since the salinity is comparatively high for a lagoon, it’s no coincidence that it bears this name. Combined with an average water depth of only about four meters, this creates unique conditions for eels, herring, flatfish, crabs, and numerous waterfowl. To this day, traditional fishing is still practiced on the Salzhaff—a living example of coastal culture.
It is precisely the shallow depth that makes the Salzhaff particularly attractive to water sports enthusiasts. Few waves, gentle currents, and vast shallow-water areas offer excellent conditions for kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
