

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry.
The BMW Dixi is an artificial reef and wreck site located in Franzosenschanze, Austria. The wreck lies on the bed of Lake Attersee, with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility varies between 5 and 25 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, which drop significantly with depth. A drysuit or a thick 7mm wetsuit is recommended. Entry is performed from a support boat. Hazards include cold water, depth, potential entanglement within the wreck structure, and boat traffic. Air fills are available locally. Species recorded around this area include snail, chub, common perch, brown trout, pike, signal crayfish, sun perch, and bullhead.
47.79183, 13.48515
Lake Attersee runs cold year-round, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit of at least 7mm is worth considering even in summer. Air fills are available at the site, so you do not need to carry spare cylinders from elsewhere.
Located at B152 - Seeleiten Bundesstraße KM 23,4 in Unterach am Attersee.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include snail, chub, common perch, brown trout, pike, signal crayfish, sun perch, and bullhead.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, as the shallower sections can be explored by those with an Open Water certification.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Entries and exits must be performed from a support boat.
Visibility ranges from 5 to 25 metres. Surface temperatures reach approximately 21°C in summer, but water temperatures drop with depth.
Diving at BMW Dixi in Unterach am Attersee requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit BMW Dixi in Unterach am Attersee are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.