Operator page describing the artificial reef and training use.
Havheksen is a shallow Copenhagen training reef with easy shore access.
Havheksen is a shallow Copenhagen training reef with easy shore access.
Amager Strandpark - Havheksen is Copenhagen's artificial reef and underwater diving lane, built for training and easy-access Baltic diving. The shallow site mixes fixed points, pipes and soft sediment with small marine life, making it a practical playground for beginners, snorkelers and freedivers who want a city dive without a long boat ride.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 5m
Depth Note
The artificial reef spreads over 150 by 50 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 4.8 meters.
Best Season
Year-round, with winter usually best for dry-suit practice.
Typical Conditions
Very shallow artificial reef with soft sediment, seaweed and generally light current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch your buoyancy around the shallow structures, keep an eye on cold-water exposure and use the marked lane rules.
Access Restrictions
Use a dive flag on the lane and do not sail on the dykkerbane.
Legal Notes
Diving is at your own risk and the lane rules must be followed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Excellent for training dives, skills practice and relaxed shallow exploration.
Freediving
Freedivers can use the lane carefully on calm days.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can use the lane with care because the reef is extremely shallow.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page describing the artificial reef and training use.
Municipal page covering the Havheksen dive lane, flags and water-use rules.
Historical visibility and current context for the dive site.
Local club article describing Havheksen as a popular diver meeting place.
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