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1Lake Geneva
This is the best shore diving in Switzerland. Tom Steiner van den Ouweelen, Master Instructor PADI and NRC Instructor Trainer
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2Egg
Egg is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zug - Schwyz - Uri - Glarus, Zugersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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3Hallwilersee-Seehotel Hallwil
Hallwilersee-Seehotel Hallwil is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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4Jura wreck
This wooden flat-decked passenger paddle steamer was built by Maschinenfabrik Escher-Wyss & Cie in Zürich in 1854. The cost was 137,000 Swiss Francs and the ship was owned by Société des Bateaux à vapeur du Lac de Neuchâtel. All passenger areas were made below deck. Except for the tiny bridge, the two paddle housings, and the stairways to below deck, there were no superstructures on the deck. The wreck In 1865 she collided with the Swiss ship Stadt Zürich and sank near Bottighofen in the Bodensee Lake (Lake Constance). She lies on 36 m depth. Thanks to the dark and cold (+4ºC) sweetwater lake the ship has been extremely well-preserved. The wreck was discovered in 1964 by a scuba diver. Since then, and increasingly through the 1990s, this site has been very popular among scuba divers. In 2000 the ship has been badly damaged as a result of intensive scuba diving. Dive boats have (accidentally) anchored in the wreck. Loose objects have been stolen by trophy-hunters and structures have collapsed. Since nails and bolts are corroded, it's often enough with the surge of a finstroke to make planks fall off. Ship data Length: 46 m Width: 10 m Draught: 0.9 m Machine: Standing oscillating 2-cylinder low-pressure machine Cylinder bore: 813 mm Power: 45 HP nominal Average fuel consumption: 500-630 kg wood per hour Diameter of paddle wheel: 3,11 m Number of paddles per wheel: 12 Speed: 11,5 to 12 English miles per hour Passengers: max 400 The wreck is now under the protection of the historical Monument Swiss Law. It is now strongly forbiden to enter the Wreck, any destruction or attemdt to stole some object from the Wreck may hev Very serious consequences Only by boat It is strongly recommended to use the service of a professional. The Wreck is now is now under the protection of the Swiss historical monument. Any Wreck Degradation due to the Anchor for example may have very serious consequences…
AdvancedBoat entry
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5La Cochère
This is a very fragile wreck, so do not anchor !!! The wreck is approximately at 500m from the débarcadère of Anière (CGN).
IntermediateMax depth 131.2 ftBoat or Shore entry
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6Chateau de Chillon
There are 4 dives here including 3 walls: - The main wall just down to the castle - The north wall (north from the castle, Territet direction) - The south wall (south from the castle, at the private harbour) - The 'omblière' between the castla wall and the north wall Warnings: - Bad viz during the summer season - Depth !!! Between Montreux and Villeneuve. Parc close to the castle (but not into the castle!) along the road. Chateau de Chillon is also known as Chillon's Castle.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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7Robinson
Robinson is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Geneve - Vaud - Neuchatel - Fribourg, Lac de Neuchatel which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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8Lopper
Lopper is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden, Vierwaldstaettersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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9Rorschach HB
Some wrecks and other artificial things to look, very nice for fresh water dive! By car, use the parking lot in the left part
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftShore entry
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10Pozzo dei salti
Pozzo dei salti is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 13.1 ftShore entry
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11Les Iles
You can do some ice diving in winter... The water is very clean in winter, but cold. ~ 5°... Close to Chateauneuf airport.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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12Poncione
Wall ravines and jagged irregularities give great charm to this draft. Experts recommended to divers. Area very dark shadow. Particularly interesting among the 30 and 80 m Ample parking easy access!
IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ft
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13Portasub
Delley/Portalban harbour Portasub is also known as Delley, Portalban.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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14Lavertezzo
Mountain creek with a lot of rapids. Only for experienced divers. Altitude dive 1800 m. Lavertezzo, Val Verzasca. Ticino region.
AdvancedMax depth 6.6 ftShore entry
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15Beckenried
This is a really good wall dive! During the dive along the wall (N/E direction) you may be happy to detect catfish in the small crevices. Following the wall for about 15-20m, you can reach a belt conveyor in about 12-15m that was sunk in the lake.. On the way back you will see lots of perches. A nice and recreational dive with quite good visibility! Follow the Rütenen Street till close to the end; there's parking areas that are right on the dive spot - just about 50m walk. You'll pass a small recreational area with a sculpture and spot the metal ladder, that provides you a quite easy entry.. There's also a barbecue area, nice for having your grilled sausages after the dive.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftShore entry
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16Laghetti Superiore
Lake on altitude above 2000m requires preparation in terms of safety: use adequate decompression tables and reset your dive computer to the height! Beware: there's no phone connection available and next habiation is a drive of about 30min away! The lake isn't that big, however, in the panorama of the alpes, far above the treeline, in absolute quietness, this is a remarkable spot! Entry is easily done from shore and underwater you can follow the mountain lines from the overwater architectue as well. Some fish will guide you; vis is quite nice, even while we'd have expected somewhat better. For surface time, bring some charcoal and sausages with you.. some camp fires were already installed. At the very end of the Valle Maggia (Fusio), pass the artifical lake "Sambuco" on left hand side and head on along the serpentines for about 30 minutes till you'll reach the lake. Be careful: lake is on altitude of 2000m (use adequate decompression time tables / computer settings). There is NO phone connection available (even no mobile phone network) and just few hikers. Consider there's about 30min driving time to organize help!
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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17Ballypark
Ballypark is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 13.1 ftShore entry
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18Betlis Schiffländi
Small road along the shore leads from Weesen to Betlis. Attention: theres only a 5 minutes timeframe every 1/2 hour for each direction to drive-through, as there's not enough way for 2 vhcls. At quite the end of the road, there's a parking area (parking fee!), and a sign leads you to the "Schiffländi". Follow this way for just about 50m and you'll reach the "Beach". Easy shore entry with just a few steps ensures relaxed dive. Be aware: when following the path for another ~150m you'll reach the "Schiffländi" itself (ferry to/from Weezen). Diving is prohibited in this area during ferry operation times!
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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19Lediwrack
Sandy floor with not very much fish; straight on a tiny "shipwreck" can be found here at depth of ~30m (indeed, we haven't, but was confirmed to be there..). While swimming to the west, after about 15m a wall begins, with a nice overhang. Quite scenic. Back on surface, the divespot provides opportunity for BBQ case of you've brought your charcoals & sausages with you. Right on the main street, few parking lots available. There's also a sign from the SUSV; further infos and overview of the divespot can be found on an informational wall. A ladder ensures a quite comfortable and easy access.
IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftShore entry
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20Ellikon am Rhein-Rüdlingen
Ellikon am Rhein-Rüdlingen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zuerich which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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Book4.9 (186) · Plan les Ouates
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