Do I need a local operator for Riksäpplet?

Yes. The site is normally accessed through the Dalarö wreck park and local dive center.

How deep is Riksäpplet?

Public facts place Riksäpplet at roughly 7-16 m, with the wreck itself around 15 m.

Is Riksäpplet a boat dive?

Yes. Riksäpplet is normally dived as a guided boat outing from Dalarö.

Is Riksäpplet suitable for beginners?

Not usually. It is better for experienced cold-water divers than for first-time wreck divers.

What can I expect to see at Riksäpplet?

Expect a historic timber wreck with preserved structure and cold-water habitat rather than tropical reef life.

What certification does Riksäpplet need?

Advanced Open Water is the conservative baseline for the guided wreck outings.

What gear should I bring to Riksäpplet?

A dive computer, drysuit, SMB, torch, and good buoyancy control are the standard setup.

What kind of water is Riksäpplet in?

Riksäpplet is in brackish Baltic water, which helps preserve the wreck but also demands colder-water planning.

Why is Riksäpplet a drysuit dive?

The Baltic is cold and brackish, so drysuit diving is the normal setup.

Riksäpplet

Historic brackish wreck dive near Dalarö.

Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced7m - 16m

Wreck

Local operator required

Dalarö wreck-park outings are guided and typically run in small groups from the local dive center.

Guided Stockholm-archipelago wreck dive with shallow-to-moderate depth, drysuit conditions, and strong historical interest.

About Riksäpplet

Riksäpplet is a historic brackish-water wreck dive near Dalarö, where the remaining hull and timbers make for a moody cold-water site. It suits experienced drysuit divers who want a guided wreck dive with strong historical context and a shallow-to-moderate profile.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Cold waterRestricted access

Safety Notes

Use a drysuit, torch, SMB, and calm buoyancy control, and keep the dive within the guide plan.

Access Restrictions

The Dalarö wreck park is accessed through registered and authorized guided dives, so plan on a local operator rather than a casual solo entry.

Legal Notes

Riksäpplet is part of a protected historic wreck cluster in the Dalarö archipelago; follow the guided-dive program and site rules.

Where Is Riksäpplet?

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Scuba Diving

This is a cold-water wreck dive for certified divers who are comfortable in drysuits and want a guided historical site rather than a reef profile.

Research Estimate At Riksäpplet

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Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort

Aquatic Life2/5 · Some life

Facilities4/5 · Good facilities

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Historic brackish wreck dive near Dalarö.

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