

Best for beginner divers, 5-36m, shore entry.
Pumpwerk Horgen is a freshwater shore-entry dive site located on Lake Zurich. The site features an artificial reef structure that reaches depths between 5 and 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers experience no current, making it suitable for beginners building underwater experience. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres. Species recorded around this area include snail, ruffe, American crayfish, sun perch, common perch, brown trout, signal crayfish, burbot, chub, freshwater crayfish, pike, bullhead, and barbel. Divers should exercise caution regarding potential entanglement risks associated with the underwater structures. Typical dive times are approximately 40 minutes.
47.25703, 8.61013
The two pipelines extending from the pump house serve as a useful navigation aid for descent and ascent.
The entry is located approximately 300m south of the Horgen ferry station via a staircase at the pump house shore area.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-36m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include snail, ruffe, American crayfish, sun perch, common perch, brown trout, signal crayfish, burbot, chub, freshwater crayfish, pike, bullhead, and barbel.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as there is no current to manage and the depth is manageable.
The site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
The main hazard is the risk of entanglement with the artificial reef structures. Divers should monitor their gear closely while navigating the site.
Diving at Pumpwerk Horgen in Horgen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Pumpwerk Horgen in Horgen typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.