

Best for intermediate divers, 5-80m, shore entry, moderate current.
Seezeichen is a shore-entry freshwater dive site located in Lake Thun. The topography features a reef structure that descends from a shallow 5 metres to a maximum depth of 46 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers should anticipate moderate currents and visibility ranging between 6 and 10 metres. Due to active boat traffic in the area, it is essential to remain alert while surfacing and to deploy a surface marker buoy. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, with parking available nearby to facilitate gear transport. Typical dives last approximately 40 minutes, though conditions vary significantly with seasonal temperature changes.
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In December and January, there is a guarantee of seeing hundreds of char in the canyon.
From Thun, drive on the Gunten side towards Interlaken. About 1km after Gunten, shortly after the Enteneck dive site, there is parking for about 4 cars in a sharp left bend. The entry is via a ramp after a 50m walk with gear, or by jumping over the railing near the stream inlet.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-80m
Visibility
6-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Dec
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the depth range and the presence of moderate currents.
The site ranges from 5 metres to 46 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Seezeichen is a shore-entry dive site with parking available nearby for gear transport.
The main hazard is boat traffic. Divers must remain alert when surfacing and are advised to use a surface marker buoy.
The site is primarily used for diving, and there is no specific information provided regarding suitability for snorkelling.
Diving at Seezeichen in Gunten requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Seezeichen in Gunten are January and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Seezeichen in Gunten. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Seezeichen in Gunten typically ranges from 6 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.