Official archaeology-office material on the Jura and its protection status.
Boat-only deep wreck dive on the Jura steamer.
Boat-only deep wreck dive on the Jura steamer.
Boat access and a guided line descent are the normal way in.
Bodensee - Wrack Jura is the famous Lake Constance wreck of the paddle steamer Jura, a landmark freshwater dive for experienced teams. The wreck is dived from a boat on a line, with a deep, cold-water profile and no-penetration expectations around the wooden hull. Plan for limited bottom time, careful buoyancy, and conditions that are usually more about visibility and temperature than surf. Perch and pike are the usual freshwater fish names tied to the lake.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
38m - 39m
Depth Note
The wreck is commonly described at about 38-39 m on the lake bed.
Best Season
Year-round; colder months can be clearer, but the lake stays cold.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, variable visibility, and a deep boat descent on a shot line.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Deep water, cold temperatures, and a wooden wreck call for strict buoyancy, conservative gas planning, and no-penetration discipline.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access; the wreck is dived from a line and not entered.
Legal Notes
Treat the Jura as protected heritage and follow local access rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep boat dive on the Jura's wooden hull, with a line descent and a no-penetration profile for experienced teams.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and line procedures suit scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not practical at this depth.
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
Official archaeology-office material on the Jura and its protection status.
Best-known wreck of Lake Constance and steady trip demand.
Small current or free descent, cold-water year-round context.
Boat-only wreck dive, line descent, no penetration, cold-water profile, harbor-dependent facilities.
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