

Best for beginner divers, 1-20m, shore entry.
Kempfenhausen Badeplatz on the Starnberger See offers a beginner-friendly freshwater snorkeling environment. The site features a long, gently sloping pebble beach providing easy shore access for snorkelers. Depths range from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres, making it suitable for those practising techniques in shallow water. Visibility typically varies between 3 and 10 metres. While summer water temperatures generally reach 18°C to 24°C, conditions can be significantly cooler in spring and autumn. Divers and snorkelers should be aware of cold water as a potential hazard outside of the peak summer months. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, and a nearby cafe and dive shop.
47.98950, 11.36250
The most favourable diving direction in this area is towards the southeast.
Drive from Starnberg via Percha towards Berg until reaching the Kempfenhausen diving area, where entry is via the long gravel beach.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is considered beginner-friendly due to its long, gently sloping pebble beach and shallow water depths.
The depth ranges from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
Access to the water is via the shore from the pebble beach.
Yes, the site is rated 3/5 for snorkeling and is well-suited for practising techniques in shallow water.
Visibility typically ranges from 3 to 10 metres. Water temperatures are generally 18°C to 24°C in summer, though cold water is a hazard during other seasons.
The best months to visit Kempfenhausen (Badeplatz) in Starnberg are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.