Local history page with quarry size and depth.
Högsma Stenbrott is a deep Swedish quarry dive with dark water and structure.
Högsma Stenbrott is a deep Swedish quarry dive with dark water and structure.
Högsma Stenbrott is a flooded Swedish quarry with a fixed ladder, a buoyed descent, and a deep, still-water profile. Divers come for steep walls, submerged trees and brush, perch, and the eerie feeling of dropping into dark diabase where light fades quickly as you descend. It is a cold-water site for divers who are comfortable with depth, navigation, and careful buoyancy.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 70m
Depth Note
The quarry is described between about 55 and 70 m deep depending on source, with light fading rapidly below 20 m.
Typical Conditions
Still quarry water, dark below 20 m, and steep walls with submerged vegetation.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Expect a cold, dark quarry with deep sections, fixed ladder access, and iron grids on the sides. Bring a strong light and watch buoyancy near the walls.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Maximum depth is stated as about 55 m, with low light from around 20 m and deeper.
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
Local history page with quarry size and depth.
Regional tourism page describing the quarry as a popular diving site.
Club page with ladder, buoy, still-water, depth, and cold-water notes.
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