

Best for beginner divers, 8-35m, shore entry, mild current.
Sorpesee Sommertauchplatz is a freshwater lake site in Edersee, Germany, featuring a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. The site offers depths ranging from 8 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Divers access the water from the shore, swimming approximately 150 metres to reach the site. Conditions are generally manageable for beginners due to mild currents, though visibility varies between 4 and 8 metres. Facilities at the location include parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a dive shop. Night diving is permitted at this location. Divers should remain aware of potential jellyfish and the variable visibility typical of this inland environment.
51.32650, 7.93770
The site has parking, showers, changing rooms, a dive shop, and air fills on site, so you can arrive light and sort your cylinder locally. Visibility tends to improve in the cooler months when lake algae settles, making early spring and autumn morning dives your clearest option.
Registration is required at the dive school or via phone/email. The 10-dive card for the winter site serves as a parking permit when placed behind the windshield.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-35m
Visibility
4-8m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, as the mild current makes conditions manageable for those working on buoyancy.
The site features depths ranging from 8 to 26 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore entry site, requiring a swim of approximately 150 metres from the shore to reach the dive area.
Divers should maintain awareness of low or variable visibility and be alert for the presence of jellyfish in the water.
Yes, the site provides parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a dive shop.
Diving at Sorpesee Sommertauchplatz in Sundern requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sorpesee Sommertauchplatz in Sundern are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sorpesee Sommertauchplatz in Sundern typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sorpesee Sommertauchplatz in Sundern typically ranges from 4 metres to 8 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.