

Best for beginner divers, 1-15m, shore entry.
Altes Fischries is a shore-entry reef and artificial reef site located in Lake Zurich. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 1 to 15 metres with an average depth of 13 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 5 and 10 metres in these calm, current-free conditions. The site is well-equipped for day trips, offering convenient access to parking, toilets, and a café. When diving, remain vigilant regarding boat traffic on the surface and consider using a surface marker buoy during ascents. A typical dive at this location lasts approximately 45 minutes.
47.67463, 9.08535
The ramp used for entry can be very slippery.
From Kreuzlingen, take Seestrasse 13 towards Stein am Rhein to Ermatingen. Turn into Schiffsländestrasse, drive to the lake, and change at the parking lot.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified divers building confidence in calm, current-free conditions.
The site ranges from 1 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 13 metres.
Altes Fischries is a shore-entry dive site.
The primary hazard is boat traffic. Divers should remain vigilant during entry and exit procedures and use a surface marker buoy when ascending.
Diving at Altes Fischries in Ermatingen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Altes Fischries in Ermatingen typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.