

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Tellskapelle is a freshwater wall dive in Lake Lucerne, featuring a submerged rock face that drops from 20 to 40 metres. The site is characterised by a lack of current, allowing divers to explore the wall at a steady pace. Shore entry is straightforward, with parking available nearby. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, which remain constant at 5-6°C below 20 metres, and variable visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Due to the depth and cold conditions, this site is suited for intermediate divers with appropriate thermal protection, such as a drysuit or a thick wetsuit, and solid buoyancy control skills.
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Cold, dark freshwater at depth will drain a wetsuit diver's warmth quickly, so factor in a 7mm suit minimum or a drysuit before you plan the dive. Visibility tends to be better in the cooler months when surface runoff and algae growth are at their lowest.
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Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The wall drops from approximately 20 metres to a maximum depth of 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth, cold water temperatures, and the requirement for altitude diving tables.
Entry to the site is via the shore.
This site is primarily a deep wall dive, and snorkelling is not recommended given the depth of the features.
The main hazards include cold water temperatures, significant depth, and variable visibility that can drop to 5 metres.
Diving at Tellskapelle in Vierwaldstaetter See requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Tellskapelle in Vierwaldstaetter See are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Tellskapelle in Vierwaldstaetter See typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.