Instructor Training Courses for Kiteboarding, SUP, Sailing, and Windsurfing

Kitesurfing Instructor Training – Level 1 – VDWS

Every September, kitesurfing.at in Podersdorf on Lake Neusiedl hosts the official VDWS kitesurfing instructor training program. Special emphasis is placed on comprehensive training in the area of practical kitesurfing instruction.

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby—kitesurfing—with a career as a kitesurfing instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being outdoors? Then this training program is perfect for you.

Kite Licenses

VDWS Level 1

Current Course Dates

VDWS Level 1
Duration: 8 days
Dates: September 8–15, 2026

Prices

EUR 825,-

Registration

Through the VDWS website, in person at our location on Nord-Nord Beach, by email, or just give us a call: +43 699 1967 86 82

Kite Assessment Center

We’re looking for you! Are you interested in a career change? Have you always been interested in kitesurfing? But do you have little or no experience? Then our Assessment Center is just right for you. We’ll train you to become a kitesurfing instructor and offer you a great job at the best workplace in the world!
The training program consists of several stages. We look forward to meeting you!

Current Course Dates

Duration: several weeks to months
Date: upon request
Additional appointments will be scheduled flexibly on a one-on-one basis with you.

Prices

It's free! All you have to do is invest your time!

Registration

In person at our Nord-Nord-Strand location, by email, or just give us a call: +43 699 1967 86 82

WINDSURFING INSTRUCTORS

Every year, the official VÖWS windsurfing instructor training course (C license) takes place here in Podersdorf on Lake Neusiedl. It is led by former Slalom World Cup competitor and surfing legend Chris Pressler and the MissionToSurf team. Special emphasis is placed on comprehensive training in practical windsurfing instruction. There is also the opportunity to earn the school director’s license (A license).

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby—windsurfing—with a career as a surf instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being outdoors? Then this training program is perfect for you.

Windsurfing Licenses

C License: Windsurfing Instructor
A License: Station Manager

Current Course Dates

VÖWS C License
Duration: 4 days
C License Course Dates: May 14–17, 2026
A License Date: TBD

Prices

C License: EUR 449
A License: EUR 249

Place of Training

Podersdorf, Lake Neusiedl – MissionToSurf Surf School on the South Beach

Registration

In person at our Südstrand location, by email, or just give us a call: +43 680 23 46 529

WINGSURFING INSTRUCTORS

Every year, we host the official VÖWS wingsurfing instructor training course (C license) here in Podersdorf on Lake Neusiedl. We place special emphasis on comprehensive training in both practical and theoretical instruction.

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby of wingsurfing with a career as a wingsurfing instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being outdoors? Then this training program is perfect for you.

Wingsurf Licenses

C License: Wingsurf Instructor
A License: Station Manager

Current Course Dates

VÖWS C License
Duration: 4 days
C License Course Dates: June 4–7, 2026
A License Date: TBD

Prices

C License: EUR 449

A License: EUR 249

Place of Training

Podersdorf, Lake Neusiedl – MissionToSurf Surf School on the South Beach

Registration

In person at our Südstrand location, by email, or just give us a call: +43 680 23 46 529

SUP Instructors: C License (Beginners)

Once a year, we host the official VÖWS SUP instructor training course here in Podersdorf on Lake Neusiedl. Special emphasis is placed on comprehensive training in the area of practical SUP instruction.

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby—stand-up paddleboarding—with a career as a SUP instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being out in nature? Then this training program is perfect for you.

SUP License

SUP Instructor

Current Course Dates

VÖWS C License
Duration: 1 day
Date: May 30, 2026

Prices

SUP Instructor 119 €

Place of Training

Podersdorf, Lake Neusiedl – MissionToSurf Surf School on the South Beach

Registration

In person at our Südstrand location, by email, or just give us a call: +43 680 23 46 529

SUP Instructors: C License (Advanced)

+ Improving your own technique
+ Advanced paddling techniques and board exercises

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby—stand-up paddleboarding—with a career as a SUP instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being out in nature? Then this training program is perfect for you.

Terms and Conditions of Participation

Swimming skills
good SUP skills
First Aid Course (a driver's license is sufficient proof)
Minimum age: 18 years

Please bring: SUP-appropriate clothing
Boards and paddles can be rented from us if needed (EUR 10,-)

Current Course Dates

Duration: 1 day
Date: upon request

Prices

99 €, including license

Place of Training

Podersdorf, Lake Neusiedl – MissionToSurf Surf School on the South Beach

Registration

In person at our Südstrand location, by email, or just give us a call: +43 680 23 46 529

SUP Instructors with an A License

+ Ward Manager

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby—stand-up paddleboarding—with a career as a SUP instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being out in nature? Then this training program is perfect for you.

Terms and Conditions of Participation

Swimming skills
good SUP skills
First Aid Course (a driver's license is sufficient proof)
Minimum age: 18 years

Please bring: SUP-appropriate clothing
Boards and paddles can be rented from us if needed (EUR 10,-)

Current Course Dates

Duration: 2 days
Date: TBD

Prices

249 €, including license

Place of Training

Podersdorf, Lake Neusiedl – MissionToSurf Surf School on the South Beach

Registration

In person at our Südstrand location, by email, or just give us a call: +43 680 23 46 529

SAILING INSTRUCTORS

In April, we will once again be hosting an official VÖWS sailing instructor training course in Podersdorf on Lake Neusiedl. The sailing schools are looking forward to additional support in their training programs from certified sailing instructors.

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby of sailing with a career as a sailing instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being outdoors? Then this training program is perfect for you.

Course Objective

C License: Sailing Instructor
A License: Station Manager

Current Course Dates

Duration of the C License: 3 days
C License Course Dates: May 1–3, 2026
A License Date: TBD

Prices

C License; EUR 399, including materials and license

A License: EUR 249

Place of Training

Podersdorf, Lake Neusiedl – MissionToSail Sailing School on the South Beach

Registration

In person at our Südstrand location, by email, or just give us a call: +43 680 23 46 529. You can find more information on our sailing school website.

Kitesurfing School kitesurfing.at

4.9

Based on 346 reviews

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Rainer Glutz

4 years ago

Great kite school! I found out about the class trip to Hamata at Kite Village through an email. We were there last week (Oct. 8–15) and it was awesome.
Really nice people, very attentive. Everything was super well-organized, from the airport to our accommodations—Daniel even made a special trip to the Vienna airport to give us a welcome gift before our flight.
Our instructor for the whole week was Aurel; he really helped us a lot, and we learned so much.
Kiki and Günther at the kit station also took great care of us.
All in all, I can’t recommend it highly enough.
I’ll definitely be going on this trip again!

Bernhard Jester

A very friendly and knowledgeable team! As kitesurfing beginners, we felt very well taken care of, learned a tremendous amount, and had a lot of fun! We'd definitely do it again anytime!

Julia Zwach

I highly recommend this kitesurfing school! Since this was my third kitesurfing school and I therefore have some experience to draw on, I can honestly say that I always felt well taken care of, supported, and, above all, safe! I also took advantage of the 1-on-1 instruction offered in a private session! I highly recommend that, too :)

As of September 17, 2022

Lukas M

A very nice and friendly team. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot, too. I thought it was a great achievement to be standing on the board and riding 4–5 meters after just 1 1/2 days.

Katharina Hilmar

My son and I took the introductory course, which included water training. We had great instructors, and everything was explained really well—even for kids! Of course, we had even more fun in the water than during the dry training. We’ll definitely be back! 👍

Andreas Rm

A good friend and I were able to take a two-day kiteboarding course at the school. On the first day, the program included theory and “dry land training.” Despite the extreme heat, it was fun, and the theory was explained very well and in detail. Especially with a sport that can be dangerous, you feel safe when you know exactly what to do in an emergency. On the second day, we were in the water. It’s too bad the lake is so low on water right now, but that’s not the school’s fault. Both Armin (Day 1) and Stefan (Day 2) are passionate instructors who do a great job. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommended.

Hannelore Persyn

I can really recommend kitesurfing.at!!! The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, yet everything is very professional and customer-oriented. The instructors are all highly trained, friendly, and patient. I really liked the course structure (X-Large Beginner Course) because everything was handled very flexibly—adapted to the wind conditions.
I’m still working hard at it and look forward to every session on the water!
This sport is definitely addictive :-)

Rene Krogger

Great organization,
A fantastic spot and wonderful people.
Highly recommended!

Sandra Rosenberger

I took the beginner's course. All the instructors were really nice!
Personally, I thought the dryland training with land kites was too long. I also think that flying on land feels completely different from flying with real kites in the water—it was a bit confusing for me. I would extend the time spent on the water.
The second day on the board was just awesome!

K E

Super flexible on-site support and organization, great service and equipment, and motivated instructors (I even got to enjoy an extra land training session because the wind wasn't ideal for the water :-) Thanks again for that!)

Timea Tüchler

Thank you so much for the fun and professional instruction—I felt very comfortable during the private lesson. I had a lesson in the morning, and when the wind died down, I was able to continue the lesson that same afternoon thanks to the wind guarantee. Everything was very straightforward, and everyone was so friendly. I’ll definitely be back, and I’ll definitely recommend kitesurfing.at to others!

David Watzl

I took the beginner's course. The weather wasn't great (not enough wind), but that's not the school's fault.
Overall, I felt the focus was too much on theory and dryland training and not enough on actually being in the water and learning to kite...
When we finally got the chance to actually stand on the board toward the end of the beginner’s course, it was of course a ton of fun, but for me, that part of the course could have started much earlier. ;) The instructors were all very nice!

Sybille Berndt

Really nice and laid-back people. I learned the essentials and had fun doing it. The spot is big and offers plenty of space to relax before or after kiting and when the wind dies down.

Lisa B

Great kitesurfing school with super friendly and patient coaches who really cater to your individual needs (thanks, Armin!!!). They make it easy for you right from the start, both when planning the sessions and out on the water. I'll definitely be back!

Paul N.

This is my third time here, and every time I've been thrilled by the kitesurfing and the whole team. Great organization, absolutely professional kitesurfing instructors, and a very pleasant atmosphere. I highly recommend it for learning to kitesurf on Lake Neusiedl!

FRO MEDIA

The kitesurfing school in Podersdorf is fantastic. Here, you can balance work and play.
A great atmosphere and a fantastic team await you.

Cedric Scherrer

Very nice, easygoing people—you quickly feel at home

M H

I booked a 3-hour private lesson to brush up on my kitesurfing skills.
The kitesurfing school is very well organized and the instructors are nice.
Last weekend the wind was good, but it was also pretty cold.
So it was really nice that there was a small shop on site where you could buy gloves, shoes, and a beanie.
The terrace is also nice; you could sit there after the lesson, sip a Capo, and watch the kiters.
All in all 👍

Michael Schwager

5 years ago

One-on-one training on October 13, 2021—
. Everything went perfectly, except for a little too much wind 😆 Thanks for the training!

Ivo

I took a beginner's course and am very satisfied—the staff is friendly and the support is generally good. The online booking system is also quite convenient.
It's worth noting that you have to pay an additional entrance fee for Nordstrand every time you visit.
I'll definitely be back!

Erwin Resch

Full stars! Even though it was a busy event and the staff were stressed, they took the time to help me unpack, explain, and assemble everything I bought! The order was exactly as described in the store. Where can you find service like that these days? The advice was great! Thank you so much—I’ll definitely be back. Keep up the great work!!!!

Claire

I'm satisfied—the team is very dedicated, and when it comes to training, I feel like I'm in good hands. You can tell that the coaches really know what they're doing and are able to clearly explain my mistakes and answer my questions. So I can definitely recommend this school!

Daniel Rothkappel

A very friendly, professional kitesurfing school with excellent materials—I'm looking forward to my kitesurfing course

Peter Eschner

Although it took us many attempts to find reasonably good wind and weather conditions for the individual training sessions, the mood was always great, and everyone was “on the lookout” for the next opportunity for wind. Nice team, and the beer at the bar is great, too!

Teresa Fasch

Great kiteboarding school with a professional team!
They really catered to my individual needs 👍

Thomas Bäuml

Very knowledgeable instructors who teach you how to kite really well and safely; they're very friendly—exactly what you'd hope for.

Alexander Raab

I took an XL course at the end of May,
The temperatures and wind were challenging for everyone.
The training sessions were perfectly adapted to the current conditions.
Very friendly team and good equipment.
The instructors were patient and professional.
Great boat taxi service!
I’ll be back.
Alexander

Matthäus Stepan

6 years ago

I took the XL course at Kitesurfing.at last week and was absolutely thrilled.
The whole team is super friendly, professional, and helps you with whatever you need. They really take their time and were extremely accommodating with me, for example, when it came to rescheduling. The whole atmosphere—and the other participants—were super laid-back. And of course, we couldn’t miss out on an “after-work beer” at the beach bar after the sessions. The equipment and the entire facility are also very well-maintained and high-quality.
My instructor on the water was truly TOP-NOTCH and taught me how to handle the kite and the board in a way that was super easy to understand.
After my first few meters on the water, I really got hooked on this sport and definitely want to keep going and come back.

So I can truly recommend this school to ANYONE who’s thinking about starting kitesurfing.

I’m already looking forward to the next session!!

Chic

It was an awesome session. Great wind, great service, and good conversations. See you again.

Katharina Oesterreicher-Frohn

My trainer Alex's professionalism and calm demeanor were truly outstanding.

Martin Braches

A really nice team and very knowledgeable instructors—I'll definitely be back.

Hans-Peter Höllwerth

7 years ago

I rented kitesurfing gear as part of the so-called “flat rate” plan. The selection of gear is huge—everything is brand new and top quality. Even on very busy days (summer, weekends, holidays), they always had the right gear in stock. The location is great, and the station has a really laid-back vibe. But the best part is definitely the staff. They’re very knowledgeable, always friendly, funny, and easygoing. It makes you feel right at home. I’ll definitely be signing up for the flat rate again next year!

Peter Scheiber

Top-notch in every way! ... cool location, super friendly staff, high quality ... the only downside: I live too far away and don't get to go there often enough ;)

Ines Grießner

I had a great private training session with a very nice and patient trainer. By the end, it finally clicked for me, too—thanks, Alex! :) I'd love to do it again!

xAnnie007x .

Great kite school with super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable instructors! They have a wide selection of equipment, and thanks to the additional wind guarantee they promised, I'm completely satisfied.
I'd love to come back :)

Elisabeth Lenz

Booked a day course as a family—great theory and practical instruction for adults and kids. The dry land session—just with the paraglider—was excellent and informative, letting you gain experience steering and controlling the paraglider on your own. The water session was then fun and challenging. A varied and fun day for everyone :)

Thomas

8 years ago

Great kitesurfing course from Kitesurfing.at in Hamata with Patrick and Günther. Very clear and easy-to-understand explanations, great progress, and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Peter Springer

9 years ago

Great kitesurfing school. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. If there’s no wind, they’ll credit you for the missed lessons (I had two days with ZERO wind). The theory is explained well. The price-to-performance ratio is okay. I’ll definitely be back. A little tip: Check the weather and wind conditions in advance.

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Kitesurfing Instructor Training – Level 1 – VDWS

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby—kitesurfing—with a career as a kitesurfing instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being outdoors? Then this training program is perfect for you.

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SUP Instructors: C License (Beginners)

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SUP Instructors: C License (Advanced)

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SUP Instructors with an A License

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby—stand-up paddleboarding—with a career as a SUP instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being out in nature? Then this training program is perfect for you.

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SAILING INSTRUCTORS

Are you looking for a job where you can combine your hobby of sailing with a career as a sailing instructor? Do you enjoy working with people and being outdoors? Then this training program is perfect for you.

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