Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, shore entry.
Bostalsee is a freshwater reservoir in Germany featuring an artificial reef and a wreck. The site offers a structured environment for divers, with depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres and an average of 15 metres. Shore entry provides straightforward access, and the lack of current makes it suitable for beginners. Visibility varies between 5 and 15 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures throughout the year, ranging from 4 to 24 degrees Celsius depending on the season. The site includes facilities such as parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and air fills. Hazards include cold water, significant depths, potential entanglement near the wreck, and variable visibility.
49.56597, 7.08168
The site has parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and on-site air fills, so you can plan a full day without needing to head into town between dives. Cold water is present throughout the year, so bring adequate thermal protection regardless of the season.
Easy shore entry to a sandy bottom.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The site supports a variety of freshwater life typical of the region, including various perch species, pike, carp, sturgeon, European eel, and freshwater invertebrates like shrimp and sponges.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the lack of current and the presence of a structured artificial reef and wreck, which assist with buoyancy control.
The depth at Bostalsee ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Bostalsee is a shore entry dive site.
Visibility ranges from 5 to 15 metres. Water temperatures are cold, ranging from 4 to 8 degrees Celsius in winter and 18 to 24 degrees Celsius in summer.
Diving at Bostalsee in Bosen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Bostalsee in Bosen are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
