

Best for beginner divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Pumpwerk Meilen is an artificial reef site located in Lake Zurich, offering shore access for divers. The site features depths ranging from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. As a freshwater site with no current, it provides a stable environment for beginners, though the significant depth requires careful monitoring of bottom time and nitrogen narcosis risks. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures throughout the year, making a drysuit or thick wetsuit advisable. Parking and equipment rental facilities are available on site to support your dive.
47.27142, 8.62833
The depth here reaches 40 metres, which is beyond the Open Water certification limit of 18 metres for many agencies, so plan your maximum depth before you enter and treat 18 to 20 metres as your ceiling unless you hold a deeper-diving qualification. Cold water is a consistent factor regardless of season, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit is strongly advisable.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the lack of current, though divers must hold at least an Open Water certification and remain mindful of the 20 to 40-metre depth range.
The site reaches depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
Pumpwerk Meilen is a shore-access dive site.
The main hazards include cold water temperatures and the risk of nitrogen narcosis due to the depth, which can reach 40 metres.
Yes, equipment rental and parking are available on site.
Diving at Pumpwerk Meilen in Zuerichsee requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Pumpwerk Meilen in Zuerichsee typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.