Greifensee and Pfäffikersee offer freshwater diving across a varied mix of drift dives and reef sites. The dominant experience is moving water: from gentle beginner-friendly currents to moderate flows that suit intermediate divers. Common Perch and Sun Perch appear across almost all sites, while Burbot, Pike, Catfish, and Common Carp round out a rich freshwater fish community. Shore entry is standard throughout, keeping logistics simple for local and visiting divers alike.
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Fin maps 27 sites in Greifensee & Pfäffikersee (23 scuba diving sites and 4 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
Across Greifensee & Pfäffikersee's dive sites, May, June, July, August and September are most often reported as the best months to visit.
The region has a well-observed freshwater fish community. Common Perch and Sun Perch are encountered across the vast majority of sites, with Burbot, Common Carp, Pike, and Catfish also regularly recorded. Less frequent but confirmed sightings include Chub, Bullhead, American Crayfish, Signal Crayfish, and Trout.
Some sites are well suited to newer divers. Rheinfall-Strandbad Dachsen, for example, is listed as beginner level and offers a gentle drift at shallow depths, making it a good introduction to moving-water diving. Other drift sites, such as Rüdlingen and Tössegg, are rated intermediate and involve moderate currents at greater depth.
Shore entry is the standard access method across the region, so no boat charter is required for most dives. This makes the sites straightforward to plan independently, though several local operators including mydive GmbH, Dugong Dive Center, and Tauchclub Delphin are available if you prefer guided access or equipment support.
The drift sites vary noticeably in depth and current intensity. Rheinfall-Strandbad Dachsen is shallow and gentle, aimed at beginners building drift experience. Rüdlingen adds reef structure to the drift profile and runs at a consistent deeper depth, while Tössegg is a pure drift at similar depth with a moderate current. Choosing between them depends largely on your experience with moving water.
