

Best for beginner divers, 17-12m, shore entry.
Greifensee-Strandbad Niederuster is a calm, shore-entry freshwater dive site located on Greifensee in Central Switzerland. Well suited to beginner divers, the site offers a controlled environment with no current, making it ideal for practising buoyancy and navigation. Divers can explore depths ranging from 12 to 17 metres. Visibility at the site typically fluctuates between 3 and 10 metres depending on local conditions. Typical dives last approximately 40 minutes. Shore entry is straightforward, though divers should arrive with their kit fully prepared due to limited space for gearing up. Facilities at the site may change seasonally, so it is recommended to check local availability before planning a dive.
47.34252, 8.69072
Facilities at the site can change seasonally, so check locally before you go to confirm what is available on the day. Shore entry is straightforward, but arrive with a full kit setup as there may be limited space to gear up.
Accessible by S-Bahn to Uster, then bus to the See stop, or by ferry from Maur.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
17-12m
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 newly certified open water divers as it is a calm environment with no current to manage.
The depth at Greifensee-Strandbad Niederuster ranges from 12 to 17 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
Visibility at the site ranges from 3 to 10 metres depending on conditions.
Diving at Greifensee-Strandbad Niederuster in Uster requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Greifensee-Strandbad Niederuster in Uster are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.