

Best for beginner divers, 10m, shore entry, moderate current.
Kuhhorn in Lake Zurich offers a diverse freshwater dive experience featuring a natural reef, an artificial reef, and a wreck. All three features are located at a consistent depth of approximately 10 metres, making the site suitable for beginners to practice buoyancy control. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Shore entry is straightforward, with parking and a cafe available on site. Due to the presence of boat traffic, divers should remain vigilant when surface swimming or surfacing. The site is accessible for night diving, providing an alternative perspective of the underwater structures.
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Shore entry is straightforward and parking is on site, so an early start lets you get in the water before boat traffic builds up. A cafe on site means you can warm up and debrief comfortably after your dive.
Shore entry at the Friedrichshafen waterfront is straightforward from designated access points near the harbour breakwater.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow, consistent depth of 10 metres, which allows for manageable buoyancy control.
The site features a natural reef, artificial reef, and wreck all located at a depth of 10 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Kuhhorn is a shore entry dive site with parking available on site.
The main hazard is boat traffic; divers must remain cautious when surface swimming or surfacing. Additionally, maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with the artificial reef and wreck structures.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site.
Diving at Kuhhorn in Konstanz requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Kuhhorn in Konstanz are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Kuhhorn in Konstanz. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Kuhhorn in Konstanz typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.