Cottbus – Nord

Cottbus-Nord is a flatland paragliding site right inside the city of Cottbus in eastern Germany, flown by winch tow and rated highly for thermal activity. Winch-towing runs regularly whenever the weather is good, including on weekdays, not just weekends — a rare convenience for a site this close to a city center. Brandenburg's climate tends to run dry, and pilots here regularly go cross-country, with long flights described as achievable on most flyable days. The site flies in east or west wind, sitting at a modest 68 m. Training flights are only run in weather conditions considered suitable for beginners, so student activity here is weather-gated rather than year-round. No dedicated landing field is on record, so pilots typically return to the same flatland area. Its in-town location, active winch schedule, and dry regional climate make Cottbus-Nord a practical, easy-to-reach site for staying current between bigger trips.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Cottbus – Nord, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Cottbus – Nord with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.