

Best for beginner divers, 3-17m, shore entry.
Greifensee-Strandbad Maur is a calm freshwater dive site located on Greifensee lake, well suited for beginners and those refining their open water skills. Divers access the water via an easy shore entry. The site features depths ranging from 3 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 3 and 10 metres depending on conditions. There is no current to manage, allowing for a focus on buoyancy and navigation. The site is diveable year-round and offers convenient facilities including a cafe, toilets, showers, and changing rooms, making it a practical location for building confidence in Swiss freshwater conditions.
47.34563, 8.67508
The on-site cafe and full changing facilities mean you can arrive light and stay comfortable between dives. Entry from the shore is easy, so take your time with your pre-dive checks before heading in.
Accessible from shore. Located at Badanstaltstrasse 19, 8124 Maur. Reachable by bus from Stettbach or Zurich-Klusplatz to the See Maur stop, followed by a 5-minute walk.
No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-17m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is well suited to divers working on their open water skills due to the calm conditions and lack of current.
Depths at this site range from 3 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
The site provides a cafe, toilets, showers, and changing rooms for diver convenience.
Diving at Greifensee-Strandbad Maur in Maur requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Greifensee-Strandbad Maur in Maur are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Greifensee-Strandbad Maur in Maur typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.