Logistics · Destination Guide
Cold, clear quarry diving through Germany's submerged industrial history
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Hemmoor sits on the Hamburg-Stade-Cuxhaven rail corridor and is straightforward by road via the B73. A car is especially useful with cylinders and cold-water gear.
Hamburg Airport
HAM • EDDH
about 85 km by road • Roughly 2 hourss or more by public transport depending on connections
Most practical major international gateway. S1 connects the airport with central Hamburg, with regional rail onward toward Hemmoor.
Transport: S1 plus regional rail, Rental car
Bremen Airport
BRE • EDDW
about 100 km by road • Around 1.5 to 2 hourss by road depending on traffic
Secondary gateway for northern Germany.
Transport: Rental car, Rail plus local connections
Rail reaches Hemmoor, but a car is easiest for dive logistics. Parking is available around most entries and handcarts can be rented.
Germany follows Schengen rules. EU/EEA/Swiss travelers generally use free-movement rights. Many visa-exempt third-country nationals may visit for up to 90 days in a 180-day period; others require a visa. Check the German Federal Foreign Office for your nationality.
The base supports air, nitrox, oxygen, helium and trimix. Rental inventory includes cylinders, regulators, BCDs, fins, computers, lights, wings and weights, but not exposure suits.
Euro (EUR)
Cards are accepted for many base services, but some fill operations can require cash in season. Carry euros and small coins for self-service equipment.
The operator notes two banks with ATMs in Hemmoor town center.
230V • 50Hz • C, F
Germany uses Type C and F plugs. Bring an adapter if needed.
Communications
Mobile coverage is generally practical around town. On-site holiday accommodation advertises Wi-Fi, though the park has historically noted limited bandwidth.
Language
German is the local language. The official tourism listing reports German, English and Spanish at the dive base.
Insurance
Diving accident insurance is recommended by the operator even though it is not mandatory. Ensure the policy covers cold-water, planned depths and technical diving if applicable.
Packing list
Prioritize exposure protection, two independent first stages, hood, gloves, lights, compass, certification card, logbook and medical clearance. Add rain protection and warm surface layers year-round.