

Best for beginner divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Vitznau, located on Lake Lucerne, offers shore-based diving featuring wall, wreck, and reef topography. Divers can explore depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. As an Alpine lake, the site presents cold water conditions, with temperatures at 20 metres and deeper remaining constant at 5-6°C. Surface temperatures vary, reaching 20°C in summer, and thermoclines are common. Divers should be prepared for cold water, potential entanglement risks near the wreck, and variable visibility. Parking and toilets are available at the shore entry point. This site is suitable for beginners, though careful monitoring of depth and orientation is required.
47.01248, 8.48237
The Old lido dive site in Vitznau is closed to diving from 1 June to 31 August.
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Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, although the depth range extends into deeper recreational territory and requires careful buoyancy control.
The site features depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Vitznau is a shore-based dive site with entry managed directly from the land.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include cold water temperatures, potential entanglement near the wreck, low visibility, and thermoclines.
Diving at Vitznau in Vitznau requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Vitznau in Vitznau typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.