

Best for beginner divers, 3-40m, shore entry, mild current.
Badi Goldach in Lake Zurich offers a diverse freshwater diving experience featuring both natural and artificial reef structures. Accessible via a shore entry, the site provides a range of terrain suitable for beginners, with depths extending from 3 to 40 metres. Divers should manage their depth carefully, as the deeper sections exceed standard recreational limits. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 2 to 12 metres. Hazards include cold water, entanglement risks, and boat traffic near the surface. The site is well-equipped with full facilities, including parking, showers, changing rooms, and air fills, making it a convenient location for local divers.
47.48833, 9.47500
Never dive here when the Goldach river is in flood, as it brings dangerous floating debris like tree trunks.
Follow the main road from Rorschach to Arbon. In summer, enter via the riverbed due to the swimming pool closure. In winter, use the pool gate.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-40m
Visibility
2-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should remain in the shallower sections as the site reaches depths of 40 metres.
The site ranges from 3 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Badi Goldach is a shore entry dive site.
Divers must be aware of boat traffic near the surface, cold water temperatures, potential entanglement risks, and variable visibility.
The site offers parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a cafe, air fills, and a dive shop.
Diving at Badi Goldach in Goldach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Badi Goldach in Goldach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Badi Goldach in Goldach typically ranges from 2 metres to 12 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.