

Best for beginner divers, Up to 18m, shore entry, mild current.
Churchill is a shore-entry dive site located in Lake Thun, Switzerland, featuring an artificial reef structure designed to attract freshwater life. The site is suitable for beginners, offering depths ranging from the surface down to 18 metres with mild currents. Visibility in this freshwater environment typically fluctuates between 6 and 20 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures throughout the year, necessitating the use of a drysuit or a thick wetsuit. Due to the complex nature of the artificial reef, maintain awareness of potential entanglement risks during your dive. Parking is available on site for convenient access.
46.72760, 7.67050
Cold water is a year-round reality on Thunersee, so bring a drysuit or a thick wetsuit regardless of the season. Take care around the artificial structure itself, as there is an entanglement risk if you stray close to any loose or complex sections.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 18m
Visibility
6-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Yes, the site features mild currents and depths up to 18 metres, making it manageable for newly certified open-water divers.
The site is accessed via a shore entry, with parking available on site.
The main hazards are cold water temperatures and the risk of entanglement with the artificial reef structure.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 metres.
Diving at Churchill, Thunersee in Thun requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Churchill, Thunersee in Thun typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Churchill, Thunersee in Thun typically ranges from 6 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.