High biodiversity, underwater objects, and some facilities.
Chiemsee/Breitbrunn (Urfahrn) is a shore-access lake dive with sand and weeds.
Chiemsee/Breitbrunn (Urfahrn) is a shore-access lake dive with sand and weeds.
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Chiemsee/Breitbrunn (Urfahrn) is a shore-access freshwater dive on a flat beach with sand and round stones. The site is used for training and relaxed lake dives, with weed beds in the shallows, perch and pike near the entry, and very limited visibility once the bottom is stirred. It is more about easy access and freshwater conditions than scenic relief.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 22m
Depth Note
Gentle lake bed slope; operator listing gives 22m and the shallow zone has weed beds in summer.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Flat beach with sand on round stones, shallow weed beds in summer, and very silty water once disturbed.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay inside the separate dive entrance and keep buoyancy gentle to avoid stirring the bottom.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Primarily a shallow lake dive with low visibility reported from about 8 m depth.
Freediving
Possible on calm days, but Chiemsee/Breitbrunn (Urfahrn) is mainly a relaxed shore dive and training spot.
Snorkeling
The shallow beach profile and separate bathing area make it approachable for snorkelers.
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
High biodiversity, underwater objects, and some facilities.
22 m site listing, seaweed beds, perch, and pike.
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