

Best for beginner divers, 15-30m, shore entry.
Hallwilersee-Seehotel Hallwil is a freshwater shore-entry dive site in Lake Hallwil, Switzerland, featuring an artificial reef. The site is suitable for beginners due to the absence of currents. Divers can explore depths between 15 and 30 metres, with visibility typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres. A thermocline is common, and water temperatures at 20 metres and deeper remain a constant 5-6°C. Surface temperatures can exceed 20°C in summer. The site is open for night diving. Due to cold water conditions, a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with hood and gloves is recommended. Parking is available on-site for convenient equipment assembly.
47.26938, 8.21150
Parking is available on site, making kit assembly straightforward before you enter from shore. Cold water is a constant factor regardless of season, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with gloves and a hood is strongly recommended.
accessible from shore
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Depth
15-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including perch, pike, carp, and various catfish species.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as there are no currents to manage.
The site reaches depths between 15 and 30 metres.
Yes, this is a shore-entry dive site with on-site parking available for easy access.
Visibility ranges from 5 to 10 metres, and cold water is a constant factor. Divers should be prepared for a thermocline and low visibility at certain depths.
Diving at Seehotel Hallwil in Beinwil am See requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.