This dive site, Flügge Strand, located on Fehmarn, Germany, offers a welcoming environment for divers, particularly beginners. With its 4 km long sandy natural beach, the site gently slopes down to a sandbank running parallel to the shoreline for about 25 meters. Navigation is straightforward, following the gentle slope of the sandy bottom, making it an excellent location for training and introductory dives.
The underwater environment, despite its shallow depth, hosts a variety of small marine life. Divers can expect to encounter crabs, gobies, starfish, sea needles, various small fish, and plaice. The sandy bottom is interspersed with marl banks, diverse aquatic plants, and overgrown stones, providing shelter and feeding grounds for these creatures.
The best time to visit Flügge Strand for diving is typically during the warmer months, from late spring to early autumn, when water temperatures are more comfortable. Its very shallow depth makes it not only ideal for beginner scuba divers but also highly suitable for snorkeling and introductory freediving, offering easy access to observe the local marine ecosystem. Divers should be mindful of potential cold water outside of peak summer, and appropriate thermal protection is recommended.
