

Best for beginner divers, 1-8m, shore entry.
Zwirche Bay is a secluded bay located on the western shore of Plansee in Tyrol, Austria. Accessible via a 30-minute walk from the main car park, this site offers shallow, freshwater conditions suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres. Visibility at the site typically varies between 5 and 15 metres. Entry is via the shore. As an alpine lake, water temperatures remain cold even during the summer months. The site provides a quiet environment away from busier areas of the lake.
47.45041, 10.75545
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 4 metres.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
Zwirche Bay is a shore entry site, accessible after a 30-minute walk from the main car park.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4/5 for the activity.
Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres, though alpine lake temperatures remain cold even in summer.