Official tourism page lists Happurger Baggersee as one of the few diving opportunities in the Nuremberg area.
Freshwater quarry lake near Nuremberg.
Freshwater quarry lake near Nuremberg.
Happurger Baggersee is a small quarry lake near Nuremberg with a straightforward shore entry by the water rescue station, a calm freshwater setting, and a rule set that keeps the site orderly during daylight hours. It is a relaxed inland dive with freshwater fish, seasonal jellyfish, and an easy, beginner-friendly feel, but the experience depends heavily on staying within the permitted zones and choosing the ice-free season.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 8m
Depth Note
Shallow quarry lake with a simple shore-access profile.
Best Season
ice-free season
Typical Conditions
Calm freshwater quarry-lake diving with a simple shore entry and variable visibility.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Dive only in daylight, avoid the reed areas, and stay clear of the site when the lake is ice-covered.
Access Restrictions
No night diving, no ice-covered diving, and no diving in the reedbed areas.
Legal Notes
Do not confuse with Happurger Stausee where diving is prohibited.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Freshwater quarry-lake diving with a simple shore entry and daylight-only access.
Snorkeling
The calm lake setting can work for snorkeling when conditions and rules allow.
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.
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Research Sources
Official tourism page lists Happurger Baggersee as one of the few diving opportunities in the Nuremberg area.
Local diving page with lake facts, size, and maximum depth.
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