

Best for intermediate divers, 10-26m, shore entry.
Rastatter Freizeitparadies is an inland freshwater site in Germany featuring an artificial reef and a wreck. Designed for intermediate divers, the site offers depths ranging from 10 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. Shore entry provides access to these structures, which are suitable for both day and night diving. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 10 metres, necessitating careful navigation. Given the potential for cold water temperatures, particularly in spring and early summer when they may drop to 5-6°C, appropriate thermal protection such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended. The site is fully equipped with air fills, rental gear, and changing facilities.
48.87167, 8.14550
The lake is noted by divers as being clear, though the site is a gated community requiring specific access permissions.
Take the motorway to Rastatt-Nord, follow the bypass road (L77a) through the tunnel to Daimler-Benz, turn right towards the Rhine via Ra-Plittersdorf, then left from the centre and 1 km right towards Ottersdorf.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-26m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site reaches depths between 10 and 26 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
No, the site is classified for intermediate divers due to the depth and variable visibility conditions.
Access to the site is via a shore entry.
While the site supports both diving and snorkelling, the primary features are located at depths between 10 and 26 metres.
Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, significant depths, and variable visibility that can drop to 5 metres.
Diving at Rastatter Freizeitparadies in Rastatt requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Rastatter Freizeitparadies in Rastatt. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
The best months to visit Rastatter Freizeitparadies in Rastatt are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Rastatter Freizeitparadies in Rastatt typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.