

Best for beginner divers, 10-23m, shore entry.
Sihlsee-Strandbad is a freshwater reservoir dive site in Switzerland offering a straightforward shore entry. The site is suitable for beginner divers, with depths ranging from 10 to 23 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 5 and 10 metres and no significant current, allowing for a focus on buoyancy control. The habitat supports various freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Due to thermoclines, water temperatures remain cold, often dropping to 5 to 6°C at depth. Divers should use appropriate thermal protection, such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit with hood and gloves. Facilities include parking, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe.
47.14888, 8.76502
The site has parking, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe on site, so you can travel light and warm up properly after your dive. Cold water is the primary hazard here, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with hood and gloves is strongly advised even in summer.
The site is located in the Einsiedeln region and is accessible by public transport.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-23m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site supports a variety of freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including species such as perch, pike, burbot, and freshwater shrimp.
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified open water divers due to the lack of current and straightforward shore entry.
The site has an average depth of 10 metres, with deeper points reaching up to 23 metres.
This is a shore dive with easy access from the beach area.
Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. The water is consistently cold, and divers should be prepared for thermoclines where deeper water remains around 5 to 6°C.
Diving at Sihlsee-Strandbad in Einsiedeln requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sihlsee-Strandbad in Einsiedeln are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.