

Best for beginner divers, 2-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Sallacher Strandbad is a freshwater site located on Wörthersee, offering a reef structure for divers and snorkellers. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 10 metres and an average depth of 6 metres. Shore entry is straightforward, and the water experiences mild currents. Visibility is variable, so checking local conditions before arrival is recommended. Cold water is a primary hazard, necessitating the use of a thick wetsuit or drysuit. On-site facilities include parking, showers, toilets, changing rooms, and air fills. Species recorded around this area include chub, rudd, sun perch, bronze bream, pike, common carp, roach, small mouth bass, common perch, and snails.
46.62650, 14.17230
Because visibility can be quite variable, check local conditions before travelling and aim for calmer, settled weather periods when the water tends to clear. Cold water is a genuine concern even in summer, so a thicker wetsuit or drysuit will keep your dive or snorkel comfortable.
Located at Seeuferstraße 136, 9210 Pörtschach. There is a paid parking lot available on site.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include chub, rudd, sun perch, bronze bream, pike, common carp, roach, small mouth bass, common perch, and snails.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the shallow depth range and manageable conditions.
The depth ranges from 2 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Sallacher Strandbad offers shore access.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Diving at Sallacher Strandbad in Pörtschach am Wörthersee requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Sallacher Strandbad in Pörtschach am Wörthersee typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.