Sundhäuser See

Unique artificial sunken village with freshwater marine life.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site presents the unique Nordhuisia sunken village, a remarkable artificial habitat created for divers. Built with eco-friendly materials, this submerged city offers a whimsical and engaging underwater experience. The village features buildings resembling homes, complete with 'residents' within, alongside a cemetery and a church – all designed to foster marine life. It’s particularly well-suited for dry suit divers who enjoy practicing their underwater photography and videography. As you explore the submerged streets, keep an eye out for various aquatic inhabitants such as crabs, eels, pike, perch, and even sturgeons. You might also discover intriguing sculptures crafted from oak wood. The maximum depth of this dive site is 31 meters, with visibility ranging from 10 to 15 meters. Photo credit: Wolfgang Tröger.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

freshwaterartificial reefwreckwide anglemacro photographybeginner friendlycold water

Marine Life

pikepercheelcrabsturgeon

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shore access and varied depths for training and exploration.

Hazards:
depthcold water
Current Strength:

Mild

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