Fischchratte

Famous freshwater wall dive in an alpine Swiss lake.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is one of Switzerland's most famous freshwater dives, featuring a breathtakingly steep vertical wall that plummets into the depths of Lake Lucerne. The dramatic topography and clear, cold water offer a unique alpine diving experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divedeep divecold wateradvanced onlyfreshwaterwide angle

Marine Life

pikeperchburbottroutroachcrayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Steep drop-off to extreme depths and cold water requires advanced training and equipment like a drysuit.

Hazards:
depthcold waterboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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