

Best for intermediate divers, 20-100m, shore entry.
Frau Tschanz is a freshwater dive site in Lake Thun, Switzerland, featuring a combination of wall and artificial reef structures. The site profile ranges from 20 to 40 metres, requiring intermediate skills and careful depth management. Divers access the water via a shore entry. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. As the site is located in an active area, boat traffic is a primary hazard; divers should remain vigilant at the surface and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, and a cafe, providing convenient logistics for before and after your dive.
46.68641, 7.74614
The site should only be dived in winter because it lies in a scheduled boat traffic lane.
Exit the motorway at Thun Nord and follow signs for Gunten. Continue to Merligen, where you can park in the parking garage at the Beatenberg funicular valley station or in front of the restaurant. The entry is via the old ship pier.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-100m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The dive profile at this site extends from 20 to 40 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth profile reaching 40 metres.
Access to the dive site is via a shore entry.
The primary hazard is boat traffic. Divers must maintain awareness at the surface and are advised to deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, and a cafe for diver use.
Diving at Frau Tschanz in Merligen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Frau Tschanz in Merligen are January, February, March, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Frau Tschanz in Merligen typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.