

Best for beginner divers, 1-9m, shore entry, mild current.
Strandbad Maiernigg is a freshwater site located in Wörthersee, Austria, featuring an artificial reef structure. The site is well suited for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 9 metres and an average depth of 5 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures can reach 27°C in summer, though a thermocline is present. Access is via a simple shore entry. Facilities include parking, a café, and on-site air fills. Divers should be aware of potential entanglement hazards and sharp edges on the reef structure, and the use of gloves is recommended for protection during exploration.
46.61170, 14.24250
A safe pedestrian underpass leads from the parking area to the beach.
From Klagenfurt, turn south from the Südring onto Wörthersee-Süduferstraße and drive approximately 1.8 kilometres to Maiernigg. The site is also accessible by Postbus, with a stop located directly in front of the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 9m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is well suited for beginners due to the shallow depth range of 1 to 9 metres and the presence of only mild currents.
The depth at Strandbad Maiernigg ranges from 1 to 9 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Divers should watch for entanglement hazards around the artificial reef structure and take care near sharp rock and reef edges.
Diving at Strandbad Maiernigg in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Strandbad Maiernigg in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Strandbad Maiernigg in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Strandbad Maiernigg in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.