

Best for advanced divers, 20-80m, shore entry, strong current.
Stampach in Lake Thun is a demanding freshwater dive site featuring a wall and canyon topography. The site reaches depths of 34 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. Divers enter from the shore, located 50 metres from the main structures. The environment is characterised by strong currents that can funnel unpredictably through the canyon, requiring careful planning and advanced buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges between 6 and 10 metres. Due to the significant depth, potential for entanglement, and overhead environments, this site is suited for advanced divers. Facilities at the shore entry point include parking and a rinse station.
46.70820, 7.72068
In December and January, there is a guarantee of seeing hundreds of char.
From Thun, drive towards Interlaken on the Gunten side. About 1km after Gunten, shortly after the Enteneck dive site, there is parking for about 4 cars in a sharp left bend. Access is via a ramp or by jumping over a railing.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-80m
Visibility
6-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depths, strong currents, and overhead environments found within the canyon.
The site features depths ranging from 20 to 34 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Stampach is a shore dive with the entry point located 50 metres from the canyon and wall structures.
Conditions include strong currents and visibility between 6 and 10 metres. Water temperatures range from 4°C in winter to 20°C in summer, with cooler temperatures at depth.
Divers must manage risks associated with significant depths, strong currents, low visibility, and potential entanglement within the canyon and overhead structures.
Diving at Stampach in Gunten requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Stampach in Gunten are January and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.