Ice Diving in the Arosa Lakes January 23–24, 2027

Thursday divingWe meet every Thursday at 19:00 for a fun dive. The choice of dive sites and the dive plan depend on the level of training of the participants, as well as the weather and visibility conditions. Before the dive there is a briefing and the buddy teams are divided up. After the dive, we cultivate camaraderie with a logbook entry and a deco beer. The provisional program can be viewed on our website. Changes may be made at short notice due to weather conditions, for example. The definitive dive site will be posted by 18:00 on the respective dive day at the latest and communicated via the "Thursday Diving" group chat. You can join the Thursday diving group chat via the following link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IC6cuKmgNnHIuvzFhjnQJS Writing rights are limited to the administrators, who only send a message on Thursday lunchtime.

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Beneath the ice, another world begins.Crystal-clear water, fascinating ice formations, and unique plays of light make ice diving a truly special experience. Using a shovel and a chainsaw, we cut our way through the ice cover and dive into Arosa’s wintry underwater world. On Saturday, we’ll set up the dive site together and go on two to three dives. On Sunday, we’ll head back under the ice. Depending on conditions, we can do 3 to 6 dives over the weekend.Of course, socializing is part of the fun: On Saturday evening, we’ll enjoy a cozy evening together and wind down after a day of diving.A weekend for everyone who loves ice, mountains, and extraordinary dives.Ice diving in Arosa doesn’t need an explanation. You have to experience it!

This year, we’re once again getting together for our traditional fondue dive, and non-divers are also warmly welcome! After a refreshing dive at the Schulhaus dive site in Steckborn, we’ll head to the Pfadiheim at Rosenweiher in Grüneck to log our dives and enjoy a cozy fondue feast. The Feuerpfeil Scout Troop is organizing a fondue get-together this weekend, followed by the “Füürpfiil” bar. This event offers a great opportunity for those who aren’t (yet) ready to dive into the water this winter to socialize with other divers. Each participant is responsible for covering the cost of their own fondue and drinks. Registration is required to reserve a spot.

Off to new horizons: Discover the fascinating underwater world and the steep cliffs of Lake Thun with our guides Nicole and Michi. If you’ve had enough of quagga mussels, come join us at Lake Thun—one of the only Swiss lakes still free of this invasive species.We’re planning four dives in the cold waters of Lake Thun and will enjoy a cozy weekend together at the lakeside house in Oberhofen. The lodging is located right at the Bellevue dive site in Hilterfingen, where we’ll also store our gear to dry and fill our tanks.

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