Swiss-lake visibility and rock-face context.
Switzerland · Lake Thun and Interlaken
Fischbalmen is a steep shore-entry wall dive on Lake Thun.
Fischbalmen is a steep shore-entry wall dive on Lake Thun.
Fischbalmen is a steep wall dive on Lake Thun with shore entry via stairs and a deep drop-off that makes it one of the area’s best-known sites. The wall is partly overhanging, so the dive feels more like a controlled vertical profile than a flat lake traverse. Eels, pike, bullheads, and burbot are the usual wildlife draw, with clear alpine water helping the structure stand out. It suits experienced divers who want a cold-water wall dive rather than a leisurely lake swim.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
The wall is very deep and includes partly overhanging sections.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Steep wall dive with sections that overhang and a drop beyond 100 m.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target because the wall is deep and overhanging.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel target; this is a cold-water wall dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Swiss-lake visibility and rock-face context.
Lake Thun dive-site listing for Fischbalmen.
Operator page with site-specific guidance for experienced divers.