

Best for beginner divers, 6-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Am Alten Hotel is a freshwater dive site in the Berlin and Brandenburg lakes, offering a shallow profile suitable for beginner divers. The site features an average depth of 7 metres, ranging between 6 and 8 metres. Shore entry provides straightforward access to the water, where divers encounter mild currents. Visibility is variable, ranging from 0 to 10 metres. Due to the presence of boat traffic, divers must maintain high situational awareness and use a surface marker buoy at all times. Typical dive times are approximately 40 minutes. Divers should check locally for current facility availability before planning a visit and remain close to the entry point when surfacing.
52.94900, 13.71890
Experienced divers can scooter to the opposite shore to visit a famous kaffenkahn, known as the Ziegelwrack.
Located on the west bank of the Werbellinsee, not far before Joachimsthal. There is a long lawn near the lake and some parking spaces available.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-12m
Visibility
0-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth of 6 to 8 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 7 metres, with a range between 6 and 8 metres.
This is a shore entry dive site.
The main hazard is boat traffic. Divers must use a surface marker buoy at all times and stay close to the shore entry point when surfacing.
Diving at Am Alten Hotel in Joachimsthal requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Am Alten Hotel in Joachimsthal typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Am Alten Hotel in Joachimsthal can reach up to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.