

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, shore entry.
Kleiner Hafen Horgen is a freshwater dive site located on Lake Zurich, offering a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres with an average of 10 metres and no current. Shore entry is straightforward, supported by on-site parking and toilet facilities. Divers should exercise caution regarding boat traffic and potential entanglement hazards in the harbour area. Visibility is variable, typically ranging between 3 and 10 metres, and may decrease following periods of rain. A typical dive lasts approximately 40 minutes. Always tow a surface marker buoy during ascent and remain close to the entry point.
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Boat traffic in the harbour area is a real hazard, so tow a surface marker buoy during your ascent and stay close to the entry point. Visibility tends to be at its lower end after periods of rain, so check conditions before heading out.
The site is accessible via Horgen, with train connections to Horgen or Wädenswil and a path along the lake shore.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the lack of current and a straightforward layout.
Depths at this site range from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
The main hazards include boat traffic, potential entanglement, and variable visibility that can drop to three metres.
On-site parking and toilets are available for divers.
Diving at Kleiner Hafen Horgen in Horgen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Kleiner Hafen Horgen in Horgen typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.