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Germany

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Explore Germany

Germany, nestled in the heart of Europe, offers a unique diving experience that is often overlooked. While the country is renowned for its lush forests, majestic castles, and vibrant cities, it also boasts some intriguing dive spots that cater to adventurers looking to explore beneath the surface. The Baltic Sea's coastlines provide divers with opportunities to explore historically rich waters, where you can find a mix of wrecks from various eras. These sites tell stories of Germany's maritime history and are a haven for wreck diving enthusiasts.

Beyond the wrecks, Germany's dive sites include serene freshwater lakes, which are home to diverse aquatic life. The tranquil settings of lakes like Lake Constance offer shore dives that allow divers to witness species such as pike, perch, and eels gliding through the waters. Seasonal changes bring different experiences; winter diving can be particularly mesmerizing with the clarity of the water. This variance makes Germany a year-round destination for divers seeking a mix of history, nature, and underwater exploration.

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C, E, F
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, Cir, Plus
Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff / Tipping is expected and may vary for quality of service.
Currency
EUR
Dial Code
+49
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
UTC+1, UTC+2

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Germany

Germany offers freshwater diving in lakes and rivers rich with perch, pike, and carp. In deeper spots, divers may encounter catfish or even sturgeon, while spring and summer bring spawning activity. Visibility changes with seasons, often best in colder months.

In the North and Baltic Seas, marine life includes cod, flatfish, and crabs. Wrecks attract schools of smaller reef fish, while seals are common around certain islands. Seasonal highlights include porpoises in the Baltic and rays or sharks spotted occasionally in summer.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Perch

44k Sightings
J
374
F
362
M
591
A
1.3k
M
3.1k
J
5.4k
J
9k
A
11k
S
7.5k
O
3.8k
N
1.2k
D
636

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 5

Pike

37k Sightings
J
414
F
366
M
580
A
1.1k
M
2.6k
J
4.5k
J
7.9k
A
9.7k
S
6.3k
O
2.5k
N
955
D
503

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Carp

20k Sightings
J
114
F
99
M
259
A
738
M
1.7k
J
3k
J
4.4k
A
4.9k
S
3.1k
O
1.2k
N
348
D
127

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 19

Bass

17k Sightings
J
68
F
84
M
150
A
417
M
1.2k
J
2.4k
J
3.8k
A
4.1k
S
2.9k
O
1.3k
N
419
D
127

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Crayfish

13k Sightings
J
330
F
284
M
537
A
750
M
807
J
1.3k
J
2.2k
A
2.7k
S
2.2k
O
1.2k
N
494
D
415

Common Rudd

9.3k Sightings
J
30
F
14
M
6
A
28
M
392
J
1.3k
J
2.5k
A
3k
S
1.5k
O
532
N
43
D
17

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 16

Eel

5.9k Sightings
J
74
F
24
M
44
A
195
M
538
J
861
J
1.2k
A
1.4k
S
912
O
435
N
191
D
87

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Sturgeon

4.7k Sightings
J
8
F
14
M
29
A
190
M
491
J
621
J
1k
A
1.1k
S
820
O
401
N
35
D
21

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Catfish

3.2k Sightings
J
28
F
15
M
26
A
91
M
266
J
556
J
727
A
729
S
508
O
187
N
56
D
50

Tench

3.1k Sightings
J
2
F
6
M
19
A
14
M
106
J
361
J
1.1k
A
1.1k
S
359
O
62
N
4
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 35

Trout

2.6k Sightings
J
4
F
17
M
45
A
84
M
235
J
407
J
424
A
641
S
356
O
300
N
52
D
10