Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in North Rhine-Westphalia

The top 47 dive and snorkel sites in North Rhine-Westphalia, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the North Rhine-Westphalia guide

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Königshüttesee

5.0(1 review)Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Königshüttesee is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 75.5 ftShore entry
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Dive 4 Live

5.0(1 review)Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Indoor DiveCenter. Nice chance for warm water dive during winter season or as preparation for dive novices..

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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Aggertalsperre

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

You need to be a VDST or a CMAS member to dive here.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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Echtzer Badesee

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Only members of the dive club are allowed to dive here. No guests allowed.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftShore entry
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Messinghausen Quarry

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Located within the Diemelsee Natural Park; just southwest of Messinghausen. Messinghausen Quarry is also known as Diemelsee.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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Gasometer Duisburg

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

The TauchRevierGasometer is europe's largest indoor diving center. Gasometer Duisburg is also known as Gasometer.

BeginnerMax depth 42.7 ftShore entry
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Rursee Bank 2

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Rursee Bank 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftShore entry
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Moehnesee

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Parking

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftShore entry
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Hitdorfer See

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Hitdorfer See is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 13.1 ftShore entry
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Bevertalsperre

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Access near Nautico Diving Centre at camping-site II. You see a diving-buoy. Bevertalsperre is also known as Bever.

IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Sorpesee

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Parking Lot, 100m walk down to the Water. A44 to junction Werl, A445 direction Arnsberg / Meschede, Arnsberg-Hüster descent direction Hachen or Sundern (B229 south), or from Hachen Sundern signs, parking lots above the lake Enter the Camping Site Office, "say hello" and get yourself registered. Open for diving from 15.11.-31.03. Sorpesee is also known as Sorpe Sommertauchplatz.

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftShore entry
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Weuste

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Weuste is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Blausteinsee

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

training platforms, christmas tree, bycicle, some truck cabins, sailboat wreck Easy orientation by use of lines

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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Kraghammer sattel

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Kraghammer sattel is also known as Biggetalsperre/Biggesee.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ft
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Gocher See

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Gocher See is also known as Gochness.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Auesee

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Auesee is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Großer Monheimer See

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Großer Monheimer See is also known as Krämersee.

BeginnerMax depth 23 ftShore entry
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Indoortauchzentrum

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

This an indoor-diving-center, managed by Montemare. Rheinbach Indoortauchzentrum is also known as Montemare Rheinbach.

BeginnerMax depth 31.2 ft
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Kleiner Monheimer See

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

see also Großer Monheimer See, it's side by side Kleiner Monheimer See is also known as kleiner Krämersee.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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Naturagart Ibbenbüren

No reviews yetGermany, Nordrhein-Westfalen

New dive park with caves, a wreck, they built a temple under water... Was built in 2005

BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftShore entry
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Top dive shops in North Rhine-Westphalia

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Dive In Essen
5.0 (35) · Essen
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Tauchcenter Wuppertal
5.0 (28) · Wuppertal
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Troisdorf Fun Divers
5.0 (26) · Troisdorf
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North Rhine-Westphalia diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in North Rhine-Westphalia for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 47 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in North Rhine-Westphalia?

The top-rated beginner sites are Königshüttesee (5.0 from 1 review) and Dive 4 Live (5.0 from 1 review).

Where can I shore dive in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Königshüttesee and Dive 4 Live are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

Are there dive shops in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Zentacle lists 14 dive shops in North Rhine-Westphalia. The top-rated are Dive In Essen (5.0 from 35 reviews) and Tauchcenter Wuppertal (5.0 from 28 reviews).