Silsersee / Plaun da Lej

Alpine lake diving with exceptional visibility and freshwater fish.

Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the Silsersee, Switzerland's largest lake within the Engadin region. The lake serves as a summer diving paradise and offers exceptional visibility conditions most of the time. It’s home to a diverse array of freshwater fish including Bach-forelle (Brown Trout), Seeforelle (Brook Trout), Saibling (Char), Aesche (Fei), Rotfeder (Perch), Plötze (Stone Loach), Elritze (European Eel) and Schleie (Pike). The Silsersee is a beautiful and accessible location for divers of various experience levels.

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

freshwateraltitude divingcold waterbeginner friendlywide angleshore dive

Marine Life

Brown TroutLake TroutCharGraylingCommon RuddRoachEurasian MinnowTenchPike

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Accessible shore entry and generally calm conditions suit all divers.

Hazards:
cold wateraltitudeboat trafficdepth
Current Strength:

Mild

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