Best for beginner divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Kaatialan louhos is a flooded quarry offering a sheltered, current-free freshwater environment. The site features cave sections and artificial reef structures, with depths ranging from 20 to 40 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. Shore entry is available, and the site provides parking and air fills. Due to the overhead environment and significant depths, cave certification is required in addition to open-water qualifications. Divers must manage thermal protection carefully, as water temperatures range from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius in summer and drop to between -2 and 4 degrees Celsius in winter. Hazards include cold water, deep sections, and overhead environments.
62.68033, 23.48823
Cold Finnish freshwater means you should plan your thermal protection carefully before entry, even in summer. Air fills are available on site, so you do not need to arrive with full cylinders.
Veteen pääsee loivaa kaivostietä pitkin tai syvässä päässä olevia tikkaita käyttäen.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
While listed as a beginner site, the depth range of 20 to 40 metres and the overhead cave environment require advanced training, including cave certification.
The site has an average depth of 20 metres, with a total depth range extending from 20 to 40 metres.
Kaatialan louhos is a shore entry site.
The site is a current-free freshwater environment with visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures vary significantly by season, ranging from -2 to 20 degrees Celsius.
Yes, air fills are available on-site, allowing divers to refill cylinders without arriving with full tanks.
Diving at Kaatialan louhos in Kuortane requires the following certifications: Open Water, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Kaatialan louhos in Kuortane 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.
