

Best for intermediate divers, 20-24m, shore entry, strong current.
Restaurant Waaghaus in Lake Zurich is a drift dive characterised by strong currents that carry divers through depths ranging from 20 to 24 metres. The site offers a shore entry, with parking and a cafe available for convenience. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres, requiring good buoyancy control. Below 20 metres, water temperatures remain constant at 5 to 6°C, while surface temperatures can exceed 20°C in summer, creating a distinct thermocline. Due to high levels of boat traffic in the area, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential for all ascents. Divers should monitor current strength carefully and plan their exit point before entering the water.
47.66455, 9.13522
The current runs strong, so time your entry to drift with it rather than fight it, and agree on a pick-up point on the surface before you descend. Keep a surface marker buoy clipped and ready well before you ascend, given the boat traffic above.
The site is located at Am Schlosspark 7+10 in Gottlieben. It is less than 5 minutes by car from the Tägerwilen-Gottlieben train station and a few minutes walk from the Gottlieben ferry port.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-24m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Strong
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the strong currents and boat traffic.
The site ranges from 20 to 24 metres in depth.
This is a shore entry site.
The main hazards are strong currents and significant boat traffic, necessitating the use of a surface marker buoy.
This site is designated for drift diving and is not recommended for snorkelling due to the depth and current conditions.
Restaurant Waaghaus in Gottlieben can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Restaurant Waaghaus in Gottlieben typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.