Diving in Schleswig-Holstein: Discover the best spots in the Baltic Sea!

Diving in Schleswig-Holstein: Discover the best spots in the Baltic Sea!

The Baltic Sea off Schleswig-Holstein is increasingly turning out to be a true paradise for divers, whether beginners or experienced sea lovers. Despite the prejudices about green, cold waters with moderate visibility, the underwater world turns out to be a fascinating experience. Over the last two decades, a structure of well-run diving centers has been established along the coast, making diving in the Baltic Sea an unforgettable adventure. Loud NDR The visibility cannot be compared with the Caribbean, but the multitude of diving spots always offers new highlights.

The best diving spots can be found mainly on the coasts, but also in some lakes. You can expect varied underwater landscapes characterized by rich fish stocks. The most popular entry points include the beaches of Eckernförde, which offer ideal conditions for training dives. Alternatively, the Hohenhain concrete barge in Eckernförde Bay offers a special appeal for adventurers who want to immerse themselves in the colorful underwater world.

The best diving spots

If you switch on the “discovery” phase, you will quickly notice that the Baltic Sea has a variety of diving areas to offer. Fehmarn, known as the sunny island, has exciting underwater landscapes to offer in the Katharinenhof and Westermarkelsdorf diving areas. A regional highlight is the former torpedo testing facility in Surendorf, where diving is permitted in a military protected area. Here you can enjoy over 10 meters of underwater visibility when the weather is good. At the popular diving spot “Schwarzer Grund” in Dahme, the large number of mussels is appreciated.

The diving center “Diving & Sea” in Eckernförde is particularly popular because of its proximity to holiday apartments and other excursion destinations. Here you can go on a journey of discovery with visibility of up to 7 meters and observe fascinating creatures such as sea scorpions and crabs. The Baltic Sea is a true El Dorado for wreck diving Diving.de reported. Thousands of wrecks from different eras, including ships and Allied aircraft from the Second World War, lie at the bottom of the Baltic Sea and invite you to discover their stories.

Diving centers and the best offers

Along the Baltic Sea coast you will find numerous diving centers that offer an exciting mix of training and experiences. For example, Thorsten Peuster has been running the “Tauchen & Meer” diving center in Eckernförde for 20 years. In Surendorf, however, the “Diving Paradise Scubalu” offers exciting dives in unique waters.

The trial courses in the diving schools are particularly popular and offer an uncomplicated introduction. The diving centers often start their season just in time for the sea hares' spawning season in March to offer you exciting diving opportunities all year round.

A sustainable approach to nature is important to dive center operators. Initiatives like that of Stefan Reimer, who collects rubbish underwater, highlight awareness of divers' ecological footprint. The motto “Dive like your shadow: leave no trace” is the motto here.

When visibility is right, which is the case in spring and autumn, the Baltic Sea shows its true face and is one of the best diving areas in Germany. Take the opportunity to explore the local underwater world in all its facets. Whether you admire the colorful algae or the diverse fish world, every dive here is an experience.