

Best for advanced divers, 5-30m, shore entry, strong current.
Marzilibad is a freshwater dive site in Lake Geneva offering depths between 5 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is characterised by strong currents, including rip and down currents, which require advanced buoyancy control and current-reading skills. Visibility varies between 5 and 15 metres. Shore entry involves navigating a surf and shore break, necessitating careful timing. Due to the cold water and complex current conditions, this site is suitable only for advanced divers with recent experience in current-exposed environments. Facilities on site include changing rooms, showers, toilets, and a cafe for post-dive recovery.
46.90286, 7.23122
Shore entry involves surf and a shore break, so time your entry carefully and do not underestimate the surface conditions before you are in the water. The site has changing rooms, showers, toilets, and a cafe on site, so you can warm up and debrief properly after the dive.
By train to Bern, then on foot or via the Marzilibahn funicular. Parking is available but a charge is payable.
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Depth
5-30m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Advanced certification is the minimum requirement for this site due to the presence of strong, rip, and down currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Marzilibad is a shore entry dive. Divers must navigate a shore break and surf conditions during entry.
Hazards include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, down currents, surf, and variable visibility.
The site is primarily for advanced diving due to strong currents and depth, and is not recommended for snorkelling.
Diving at Marzilibad in Bern requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Marzilibad in Bern are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Marzilibad in Bern can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Marzilibad in Bern typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.