Explore Attersee

Diving in Attersee offers a unique and enchanting experience, set in Austria's largest and most pristine lake. The lake's drinking-quality waters are renowned for their clarity, revealing a fascinating underwater landscape. Divers can explore a variety of sites, from shallow wrecks to a striking 28-meter/92-foot steep wall, perfect for advanced adventurers. Attersee's underwater world is adorned with extraordinary formations like underwater cliffs and vibrant candlestick algae, providing a mesmerizing backdrop for divers of all levels.

The lake hosts an array of aquatic life, including perch and white fish, adding life and movement to the serene environment. Dive sites are carefully marked and offer informative insights, ensuring a well-rounded and educational experience. Whether you prefer shore dives or exploring from a boat, Attersee caters to diverse preferences. The seasonal changes bring about different diving conditions, making each visit unique and filled with discovery. This distinctive lake embodies a blend of natural beauty and intriguing underwater features, making it a standout destination for divers seeking a refreshing and captivating dive experience in Austria.

Dive Activity

Diving in Attersee

Attersee, Austria's largest lake, offers diverse freshwater dive sites, attracting divers with its crystal-clear waters and unique underwater landscapes. Notable dive spots include the Underwater Forest with its eerie, submerged trees and the "Schwarze Brücke," known for its impressive drop-offs and rock formations. These sites offer primarily shore diving, making them accessible and enjoyable for divers of varying skill levels.

Another highlight is the "Nautilus" dive site, featuring fascinating underwater sculptures and an array of aquatic life such as perch and pike. For those interested in cave diving, the "Hinkelsteinhöhle" provides an intriguing subterranean experience, though it's recommended for more advanced divers due to its complexity. Attersee's underwater world promises a captivating adventure set against the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Attersee

Attersee, Austria's largest inland lake, offers divers a rich array of freshwater wildlife. Typical fish species include perch, pike, and eels, with occasional sightings of impressive catfish and sturgeon. These larger species, while less common, can be spotted in deeper waters, particularly during the summer months when they are more active. Visibility in Attersee varies with the season, typically ranging from 10 to 25 meters/33 to 82 feet, affecting the ease of wildlife sightings. Spring and autumn are optimal for observing seasonal spawning activities, as fish like perch and pike become more visible in shallower areas. Divers should consider these factors when planning their excursions to maximize the chances of encountering diverse aquatic life.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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The best Months to dive in Attersee

Attersee, Austria’s largest alpine lake, offers diverse freshwater diving conditions year-round. In winter, water temperatures can drop to 4°C/39°F, with some areas experiencing ice cover, limiting accessibility. Visibility may reach up to 25 meters/82 feet due to reduced algae growth, providing a unique diving experience.

Spring and summer bring warmer waters, with temperatures rising to 25°C/77°F. Algal blooms during these months can reduce visibility to around 8 meters/26 feet. Autumn offers milder conditions with stable temperatures and improved visibility. The best months for diving are May and September, balancing warmer waters and clearer visibility, though divers should be cautious of boat traffic during peak summer months.

Dive Centers

Underpressure Watersports

Forsthausstr. 4b, 4852 Weyregg am Attersee, AUT

Dive Sites

SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

ÖWR Hausboot (★4.1)

The dive site ÖWR Hausboot is a rather shallow dive site, but there is a lot to see, such as a houseboat, pile dwellings, as well as various sailboats.
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Segelboot Dixi (★4.2)

An excellent dive on Attersee with max depth of 30m. The shore structure is a sloping bottom with a platform at 5m. At 8 meters there is a covered pile dwelling, a speedboat wreck at 22m, jetty at 17m, and an air-filled bathtub.
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Twin Towers (★4.0)

At the entrance you will find a small sailing dinghy at a depth of 12-14m. From here, toward the left, you will reach two vertical trees at 18m after a few minutes. This is the so-called Twin Towers.
Scubanautic Tauchsport, 3100 St. Pölten

Unterwasserwald (★4.1)

The dive site Underwater Forest offers a very nice dive with an average depth of about 20 meters. It is unique to see tree trunks lying on the bottom, which are like Mikado sticks partly on top of each other.
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Europabad (★4.0)

The dive site is located directly in the Europabad. (Access only possible when the lido is open) WC & bathing buffet open in summer in good weather. There is also a small diving center (Scuba Consult) with filling possibility. (normally only open at weekends and in summer)
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Hinkelsteine (★4.2)

There are 3 menhirs to dive, the bigger one starts at 18m and reaches a depth of 32m. Suitable for advanced divers. Since 2018, three life-size wooden figures have been built around the menhirs as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Steinschlagtafel (★4.4)

This freshwater dive site has a max depth of 20m and a slightly sloping bank structure. Rocks, tree trunks, and branches are everywhere. To the right, there is mainly monotonous muddy underground. To the left, you will find stony and sandy underground covered with rocks and tree trunks.
Underpressure Watersports, 4852 Weyregg am Attersee

Watersports (★4.0)

Diving site suitable for all levels of training. Entry via stairs. Multiple platforms ranging from 5m to 40m. Highlights include a sunken sailboat and a car wreck. Family-friendly with a large sunbathing area, toilets, and an on-site buffet. Direct air filling station and equipment rental available.
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Schlierwand (★4.0)

Schlierwand is a freshwater dive site with a max depth or 35m. The site consists of a shallow band with steep walls. The walls are made clay with beautiful formations. You dive from the entrance to the left. You will find the steep face around 10m deep.
Scubanautic Tauchsport, 3100 St. Pölten

Föttinger (★4.1)

The dive site Föttinger is a great dive site for all levels with many platforms. In total there are 13 platforms between 5 - 40 meters. Additionally, there is a buoyancy cage and a statue made of cylinders at the dive site.
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Ofen (★4.2)

The Ofen dive site is a sloping dive site down to about 40 meters, then a steep wall begins which drops to over 100 meters.
SCUBABOARD, 4020 Linz

Alexenau (★3.8)

Alexenau is an easily accessible lake dive great for divers of all levels. If you dive toward the left you will descend to around 30 meters and some tree stands where fish hide. Throughout the dive, you will average 8 meters deep and see large rocks throughout.
Underpressure Watersports, 4852 Weyregg am Attersee

ÖBF Bad (★4.0)

The max depth of this site is 25m with a shallowly sloping shore. There are platforms at 5m, 10m, and 20m. Special features include a small sailing boat to the left of the 5m platform at the entrance, a motorbike, and several POIs.
Franz Joseph Z. (#2917409)

Kohlbauernaufsatz (★4.1)

The Kohlbauernaufsatz dive site is a shallow sloping dive site that leads to an approximate depth of 36 meters, where there is also a wooden tile with a wooden toilet house.
Underpressure Watersports, 4852 Weyregg am Attersee

Under Pressure Weyregg (★4.0)

A bar marks the exit at 5m. Easy access to the lake via steps, then a spacious shallow area with a depth of less than 2m. There is a training platform at 10m, an air-filled bathtub and several buoyancy rings. Below the platform is a boat at 20m. The targets are largely leashed.