Kreidsee, Hemmoor

Famous German quarry dive with industrial relics and great visibility.

Shore Access
20m Avg Depth
60m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located in Hemmoor, is an old limestone quarry offering a unique diving experience. It's divided into five distinct areas: ‘Het Bos’ (The Forest), ‘Het Strand’ (The Beach), ‘De Straat’ (The Street), ‘De Andere Kant’ (The Other Side), and ‘Rüttler’. Divers can explore impressive features such as limestone walls, remnants of old factories, and steep drop-offs. Visibility frequently reaches up to 20 meters, making it a phenomenal dive location. The quarry provides diverse underwater landscapes and opportunities for encountering various marine life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

wall divewreckfreshwatertechnical divingbeginner friendlywide anglecold water

Marine Life

troutperchpikeeelsturgeoncrayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow areas for beginners, with deep sections and wrecks suitable for advanced and technical divers.

Hazards:
depthcold wateroverhead environment
Current Strength:

Mild

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