

Best for beginner divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Strandbad Kaepfnach is a freshwater shore dive on Lake Zurich featuring an artificial reef. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 20 to 40 metres and an average depth of 25 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water and variable visibility between 5 and 10 metres. A thermocline is present, particularly in summer, which can affect both temperature and visibility. Divers are advised to monitor their depth and dive computer closely. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe, providing a comfortable setup for leisure dives.
47.25562, 8.61555
The facility features a floating concrete swimming pool anchored in the lake, which allows for outdoor training.
Accessible by S-Bahn or ship to Horgen, then bus 134/121 to Horgen Käpfnach, or a 20-minute walk from the ferry dock.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though those venturing into the deeper sections of the 20 to 40-metre range should ensure they have the appropriate experience and certification.
Access to the site is via a straightforward shore entry.
The site ranges from 20 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Divers should prepare for cold water, low visibility, and significant thermoclines that require careful monitoring of depth and dive computers.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and an on-site cafe.
Diving at Strandbad Kaepfnach in Horgen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Strandbad Kaepfnach in Horgen are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Strandbad Kaepfnach in Horgen typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.