

Best for intermediate divers, 20m, boat entry, mild current.
Weisswand is a vertical wall and drop-off site located in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. The site features a steep descent with depths ranging from 20 to 40 metres, averaging 30 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Due to the significant depth and cold freshwater temperatures, which remain around 5 to 6 degrees Celsius below 20 metres, drysuits or thick wetsuits with hoods and gloves are necessary. The site is suitable for intermediate divers who possess solid buoyancy control. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers must remain vigilant for boat traffic when surfacing by using an SMB.
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Cold freshwater conditions call for a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with hood and gloves, regardless of the season. Boat traffic in the area is a genuine hazard, so deploy your SMB before ascending and stay close to the shot line.
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Depth
20m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including trout, perch, pike, and various carp species.
No, Weisswand is classified as an intermediate site due to the significant depths of 20 to 40 metres and cold water conditions.
The site features a wall that descends between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location and for safe entry and exit.
Key hazards include cold water temperatures, significant depth, low visibility, and active boat traffic. Divers should deploy an SMB before surfacing.
Diving at Weisswand in Weisswand requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Weisswand in Weisswand typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Weisswand in Weisswand typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.