

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Hausriff Tauchbasis Geiseltalsee is a freshwater site located in a former open-cast mining lake. The topography features a combination of a natural reef, a purpose-built artificial reef, and a wreck. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 20 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Due to cold water temperatures, which can drop to 6-7°C in winter, adequate thermal protection such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit is required. Hazards include cold water, depth, and potential entanglement risks near the artificial structures and wrecks.
51.31140, 11.91880
The site is open year-round and supports night diving, with full facilities on site including air fills, showers, and a rinse station. Wear a drysuit or thick wetsuit regardless of the season, as the cold water is one of the main hazards here alongside the entanglement risk around the wreck structure.
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Depth
5-18m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres.
The site ranges from 5 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Entry to the site is from the shore.
The primary hazards are cold water, depth, and the risk of entanglement around the wreck and artificial structures.
Yes, the site provides parking, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and equipment rental.
Diving at Hausriff Tauchbasis Geiseltalsee in Merseburg requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Hausriff Tauchbasis Geiseltalsee in Merseburg. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
Hausriff Tauchbasis Geiseltalsee in Merseburg typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hausriff Tauchbasis Geiseltalsee in Merseburg typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.