Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Switzerland

This is the best shore diving in Switzerland. Tom Steiner van den Ouweelen, Master Instructor PADI and NRC Instructor Trainer

This is a very fragile wreck, so do not anchor !!! The wreck is approximately at 500m from the débarcadère of Anière (CGN).

Kraftwerk is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

In front of the villa bikini (contemporary house). Only by boat. Ask for an authorization to use the surface marker buoy.

Some wrecks and other artificial things to look, very nice for fresh water dive! By car, use the parking lot in the left part

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.

Le Creux-de-Genthod is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Geneve - Vaud - Neuchatel - Fribourg, Lac Leman which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

You can do some ice diving in winter... The water is very clean in winter, but cold. ~ 5°... Close to Chateauneuf airport.

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!

Delley/Portalban harbour Portasub is also known as Delley, Portalban.

Mountain creek with a lot of rapids. Only for experienced divers. Altitude dive 1800 m. Lavertezzo, Val Verzasca. Ticino region.

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.

There'a wall beginning in ~12m. You can dive along to the right (northwest) with max. depth at ~35-40m. During ascend the wall changes then to rocky boulders with lots of fish. Nice conditions for your safety stop. Visibility may change quickly. During our descend we had vis of less 3m, becoming better below 12m depth. During the dive, visibility has changed to a better condition; vis improved to about 8-10m during our ascend. On the lakeside road in Erlenbach - Some parking lots are available. Just a short walk (20m) to the access. The entry point is marked by a sign of the SUSV. Easy access due to available ladder.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Alte Zollbrücke is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zuerich which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Alte Brücke-Flurlingersteg is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Thurgau - Schaffhausen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rheinbruecke is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Thurgau - Schaffhausen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Camping-Brücke is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Thurgau - Schaffhausen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Kloster is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zuerich which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rüdlingen-Tössegg is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Thurgau - Schaffhausen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rheinau-Ellikon am Rhein is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zuerich which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Laghetti Lassolo is also known as Laghetto Naret.

Tössegg-Eglisau is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zuerich which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Hallwilersee-Restaurant Delphin is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

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.

Hallwilersee-Landungssteg Aesch is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

After entrance, just swim some meters and start your dive to the right. After ~5min you'll reach a wall. There's lots of fish hiding in the wall's creviches wich are quite interesting. There's easy diving with moderate slope till ~18-20m depth. Drop off then will lead you even deeper (40+ m). To get to the dive spot of Immensee, just follow the sign to the "Hotel Baumgarten" along the Zuger See coast. Few meters before the Hotel, there are some park lots (parking meter). It's not really difficult to climb the bank, entrance is just off the parking lots. Ensure to have your A-Flag raised for your dive! Baumgärtli is also known as Immensee.

Alpnachersee-Grenzstein is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Trüebsee is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Alpnachersee-Badeplatz is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Aarebecken is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Seealpsee is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, St Gallen - Appenzell which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bielersee-Unterwasserquellen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rhein-Strandbad is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Jura - Basel which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Neue Brücke is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Elefäntli is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden, Vierwaldstaettersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Hallwilersee- Tennwill Strandbad is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Glashütte is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden, Vierwaldstaettersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Altarm Aare is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lac de Sanetsc-De la Lé is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Garichtisee-Mettmenalp is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zug - Schwyz - Uri - Glarus which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Reuss-Wird is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lai Veduta-Coluonnas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Insel is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Badi Schützenmatt is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rüchligwehr is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Hallwilersee-Schifflände is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lai da Marmorera-Bushaltestelle is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Engstlensee-Bootsplatz is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Brienzersee-Schifflände is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Aare-Pontonierhaus is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Brienzersee-Ehem. Seepolizei is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Kraftwerk Ruppoldingen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rest. Grüner Aff is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Blausee is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bielersee-Strandbad is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

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.

Aare-Leuzigen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

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.

Brienzersee-Campingplatz is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bäregg is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lai da Sontga Maria-Passhöhe is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Obermatt is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden, Vierwaldstaettersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bätterichhöhle is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Aare-Risi is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Brienzersee-Schneckeninsel is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Alpnachersee-Schiessüberwachung is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lungernsee-Parkplatz is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lopper Känzeli is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden, Vierwaldstaettersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Sarner See-Hafen Sust is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Öschinensee-Ost is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Seehorn Felsblöcke is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin, Davosersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Strandbad is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin, Davosersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Galerie is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin, Davosersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Limmat-Autobahnbrücke is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Chrüztrichter is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Luzern - Walden, Vierwaldstaettersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Seehorn Wand is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Graubuenden - Tessin, Davosersee which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Grosse gelbe Wand is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Längenschachen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Wengibrücke is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Kanzel is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Hotel Bellevue is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lac de Montsalvens-Presqu`ile is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Geneve - Vaud - Neuchatel - Fribourg which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Schwarzsee is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Geneve - Vaud - Neuchatel - Fribourg which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Schwefelquelle von Einigen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Stampach Ralligen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Aare-Hammerschmitte is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Enteneck is also known as Ameiseneck.

Schiffenensee-Kleingurmels is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Geneve - Vaud - Neuchatel - Fribourg which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Ruedi-Walter-Platz is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Guntenbad is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis, Thuner See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bootshafen is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Zug - Schwyz - Uri - Glarus, Vierwaldstaetter See which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lac de la Gruyère-Sur Momont is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Geneve - Vaud - Neuchatel - Fribourg which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Arnensee-West is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Bern - Wallis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Alter Aarelauf is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Switzerland, Solothurn - Aargau, Aare which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

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…