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Altenburg, Aquarium

Rhine River, Germany
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Famous freshwater drift dive in the Rhine with strong currents.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a famous drift dive in the High Rhine, demanding due to its very strong current. When conditions are right, it can live up to its 'Aquarium' nickname with excellent visibility and abundant fish life. The underwater landscape is characterized by sculpted rock formations and gullies.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

PikePerchEelCatfish (Wels)ChubBarbelCrayfishSculpin

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires significant experience with managing very strong river currents.

Hazards:
strong currentboat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:

Strong

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