

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Strandbad Oberrieden on the Zürichsee offers a shore-entry freshwater dive featuring a distinct drop-off and an artificial reef structure. Divers can explore depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, though it requires careful monitoring of depth and thermal protection due to cold water and a pronounced thermocline. Species recorded around this area include various freshwater fish and invertebrates such as perch, trout, pike, and crayfish. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, gear storage, and a cafe.
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Pack a drysuit or at minimum a thick wetsuit, as the thermocline below the shallows brings a sharp temperature drop that catches unprepared divers off guard. The site has full facilities including parking, showers, and gear storage, so it works well as a day trip with no need to rush your kit preparation.
Take the A3 motorway, exit at Thalwil. Follow the road towards Thalwil and then towards Horgen. About 100m before the Key West restaurant, there is a small meadow directly by the lake.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
30 min
Species recorded around this area include perch, trout, pike, burbot, and various crayfish species.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the deep water and the presence of a thermocline.
The site features a drop-off reaching depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a shore entry dive.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the depth and conditions are better suited for scuba activities.
Diving at Strandbad Oberrieden in Oberrieden requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Strandbad Oberrieden in Oberrieden typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.