

Best for intermediate divers, 14-21m, shore entry.
Charlotte IV is a sunken wreck located in Sundhäuser See, serving as an artificial reef for intermediate divers. The vessel rests at depths between 14 and 21 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Divers access the site from the shore. Visibility fluctuates between 3 and 15 metres. The wreck presents an overhead environment, requiring caution regarding entanglement and disorientation. A distinct thermocline exists below 10 metres, and water temperatures remain cold throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection such as a drysuit. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a dive shop.
51.48024, 10.80828
The site runs year-round and has solid facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and on-site air fills, so it works well as a full day out. Cold water is a constant factor regardless of season, so bring a drysuit or a thick wetsuit and hood.
Three entry points available for divers.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-21m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
The wreck sits at depths ranging from 14 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment and cold water conditions.
Yes, entry to the water is made from the shore.
Hazards include cold water temperatures, potential entanglement within the wreck, and the risks associated with an overhead environment.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a dive shop.
Diving at Charlotte IV in Nordhausen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Charlotte IV in Nordhausen are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Charlotte IV in Nordhausen typically ranges from 3 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.