

Best for beginner divers, 8-18m, shore entry.
Melchsee-Grillstelle is an Alpine lake dive site situated at an altitude of 1,950 metres. Divers access the water via a straightforward shore entry to explore a reef structure that ranges from 8 to 18 metres in depth. The site is characterised by a lack of current and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Due to the high altitude, water temperatures remain consistently low, often falling below 5°C. Appropriate thermal protection, such as a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with hood, gloves, and boots, is essential to mitigate the risk of hypothermia. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a dive shop.
46.77208, 8.26488
Cold water is the primary challenge at this Alpine lake site, so bring a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with a hood, gloves, and boots regardless of the season. Parking, showers, and changing rooms are all available on site, so you can arrive and kit up without any fuss.
accessible from shore
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
8-18m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be prepared for the cold water conditions.
The reef structure at Melchsee-Grillstelle ranges from 8 to 18 metres in depth.
This is a shore entry site.
The water is extremely cold, often falling below 5°C, which presents a risk of hypothermia. A drysuit or thick wetsuit with hood, gloves, and boots is required.
While the site is used for diving, the extremely cold water temperatures make it unsuitable for swimming or snorkelling without proper thermal protection.
Diving at Melchsee-Grillstelle in Kerns requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.