Germany is divided into four wind zones under DIN EN 1991-1-4/NA. What matters is the basic wind velocity vb,0 at your installation site:
| Wind zone | vb,0 | approx. equals | typical location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind zone 1 | 22.5 m/s | 81 km/h | inland southern and central Germany |
| Wind zone 2 | 25.0 m/s | 90 km/h | large parts of central and eastern Germany |
| Wind zone 3 | 27.5 m/s | 99 km/h | inland northern Germany, coastal hinterland |
| Wind zone 4 | 30.0 m/s | 108 km/h | North Sea and Baltic coasts and islands |
Which wind zone applies to me? The classification follows the district or independent city. You will find the full map here:
» Download the German wind zone map as a PDF
What does the figure on the product page mean? In the technical data of our poles you will find a statement such as "without flag to DIN EN 1991-1-4/NA wind zone I". This is the structural verification of the pole tube – it states up to which wind zone the pole has been verified by calculation without a flag. This figure is not an exclusion criterion for higher wind zones, but the basis for the design.
I live in wind zone 2, 3 or 4 – what now? Then the configuration is decisive: the type of ground fixing (ground socket or tilting mount), foundation size, pole height and above all flag size. The same pole can often be used in a higher wind zone with a different fixing or a smaller flag. On several of our series, stability up to a nominal height of 9 m is provided as standard for wind zone 2 as well.
Please ask us: tell us the installation site (postcode), the pole height you want and the flag size – we will check suitability for your wind zone and tell you the right configuration. Telephone +49 9833 98894-0 or use our contact form.
Please note: stability at a specific site is always governed by the individual verification to DIN EN 1991-1-4/NA, taking into account terrain category, surrounding buildings and foundation. The flag must be taken down when a storm warning is issued.