

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, shore entry.
Franzosenschanze is a shore-entry reef dive located in Gamsjager, Austria. The site features a structured reef with depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres, averaging 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 15 metres. Divers should be aware that currents are variable and a thermocline may be present, causing temperature shifts during descent. The site is suitable for beginners, with typical dives lasting around 40 minutes. On-site facilities include parking, showers, changing rooms, and air fills. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp rocks along the reef structure.
47.74498, 13.41239
The site has parking, changing rooms, showers, and on-site air fills, so you can arrive and dive without much logistics. Because current is variable, check conditions before entering and plan your dive so you return with the flow rather than against it.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners and is a practical location for newer divers to build confidence on a structured reef.
The depth ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
Visibility ranges from 5 to 15 metres. Currents are variable, and a thermocline may be present, creating a temperature drop as you descend.
Yes, the site provides parking, showers, changing rooms, and air fills.
Diving at Franzosenschanze in Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.