

Best for beginner divers, 20-68m, shore entry.
Lungernsee-Lauenen is a freshwater shore-entry site in Central Switzerland. The topography features a reef that slopes from shallow water to a maximum depth of 68 metres. With no current to manage, the site is suitable for beginner divers, though those with entry-level certifications should remain within their depth limits and avoid the deeper sections. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres. Divers can utilise on-site facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe. The site is accessible year-round, with a typical dive duration of 40 minutes.
46.80137, 8.16945
The site has parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe on site, so you can arrive and leave without needing to sort anything out in advance. Keep your dive well within the 20 to 30 metre range as a newly certified diver, as the site drops to 68 metres and the deeper sections are beyond beginner territory.
Accessible by car via the A8 or by train to Lungern station.
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
20-68m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the lack of current and easy shore entry, though newly certified divers should stay within the 20 to 30 metre range.
The site ranges from shallow water down to a maximum depth of 68 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site, though boat charter services are also available.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and an on-site cafe.
Diving at Lungernsee-Lauenen in Lungern requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Lungernsee-Lauenen in Lungern typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.