

Best for advanced divers, 6-48m, boat entry, mild current.
The Viking wreck is a wooden vessel resting on a muddy seabed in Lake Garda. Sunk over 100 years ago following a storm, the wreck remains in navigation trim. This advanced dive site ranges from 6 to 48 metres in depth, with an average depth of 47 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, which can fluctuate between 17°C and 12°C at 30 metres during summer months due to thermoclines. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres. Given the depth and conditions, this site presents hazards including decompression, entanglement, and nitrogen narcosis.
45.74818, 10.79661
The wreck is known as the Viking due to its bow shape, but it is actually a Venetian-style barge from the early 1900s.
The site is located in the Val di Sogno bay, which is reachable on foot.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-48m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Mild
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to its depth and the technical nature of the wreck.
The site ranges from 6 to 48 metres, with an average depth of 47 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach the Viking wreck.
Divers should be aware of cold water, decompression requirements, deep water, entanglement risks, low visibility, and nitrogen narcosis.
Diving at Viking wreck in Malcesine requires the following certifications: Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Viking wreck in Malcesine typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Viking wreck in Malcesine typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.