

Best for beginner divers, 2-20m, shore entry.
Almind Sø is a freshwater lake near Aarhus featuring an artificial reef designed for skill development. The site offers shore entry and depths ranging from 2 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions are generally calm with no current, though visibility varies between 3 and 7 metres. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp edges on the reef structure and maintain awareness of potential entanglement risks. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a café.
56.14850, 9.55533
The site has parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a café on site, so you can arrive and kit up comfortably without rushing. Bring a torch even for daytime dives as the variable visibility rewards having your own light source, and night diving here is a straightforward next step once you are comfortable with the site layout.
Shore entry is available, including a beach at Aggerholm.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
3-7m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a structured environment with an artificial reef to help develop diving skills.
Depths at the site range from 2 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Almind Sø is a shore-entry dive site.
Visibility at the site typically ranges between 3 and 7 metres, though it can vary between 1 and 4 metres depending on conditions.
Divers should be aware of sharp edges on the artificial reef and maintain awareness of entanglement risks throughout the site.
Diving at Almind so in Silkeborg requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Almind so in Silkeborg are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.