

Best for beginner divers, 3-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Schilfsee is a freshwater shore-entry dive site located in the Berlin and Brandenburg Lakes region. The site offers depths ranging from 3 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers should anticipate variable visibility between 1 and 10 metres and mild currents. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be prepared for cold water and thermoclines, particularly below 10 metres. Adequate thermal protection is recommended. On-site facilities include parking, air fills, changing rooms, and showers. Divers should monitor their equipment to avoid entanglement and maintain navigation awareness due to the potential for low visibility.
52.56983, 13.28545
Visibility can drop sharply at the thermocline, so descend slowly and let your eyes adjust before moving deeper. Check visibility reports before the dive, as conditions vary considerably and shallower dives may be more rewarding on low-vis days.
The site can be entered from a sandy bank. There is a dive center within 100 metres with benches for gear assembly.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-20m
Visibility
1-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a moderate depth range that allows for practice of buoyancy and navigation skills.
The site ranges from 3 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Schilfsee is a shore-entry dive site.
Hazards include cold water, thermoclines, entanglement risks, and variable visibility.
The site provides parking, air fills, changing rooms, and showers.
Diving at Schilfsee in Strausberg requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Schilfsee in Strausberg typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Schilfsee in Strausberg typically ranges from 1 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.