Diving in Kattegat
Quick Facts
- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
- • Expect: Varies by conditions visibility
- • Highlights: Discover Kattegat's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Kattegat, sea. This region features 11 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Kattegat has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
Regional Context
Countries in Kattegat (3)
Popular Spots in Kattegat (11)
Alssundbroen
Alssundbroen is a dive site suitable for experienced divers, located at coordinates 54.922600, 9.769400. Entry is from the shore. Divers should be aware of shipping traffic during the summer months, as well as the presence of strong currents and fishing activities that may not adhere to buoy and flag regulations. The dive site features bridge piers that attract a variety of marine life, including large cod. Divers can explore the slope where numerous mussels are found, along with a diverse bottom structure.
Benskär
Benskär is located towards the open ocean, featuring slopes and walls that are rich in marine life on its western side. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of crustaceans, including crabs and lobsters. The southern tip of the island serves as a suitable mooring area for smaller vessels, providing easy access for divers. The site is accessible from the shore, making it convenient for entry.
Hönö Både
Hönö Både offers divers a unique underwater experience characterized by its ravines and cracks on the west side. The dive site features a nearly vertical wall that descends to approximately 30 meters. Divers are encouraged to navigate south to reach the wall, then proceed east with the wall on the left side before heading north to ascend on the eastern side of the site. Due to the complexity of the underwater terrain, a compass is essential for navigation, and the site is best suited for divers who are comfortable going deeper than 18 meters. Conditions can be sensitive to weather changes, which may affect visibility and safety.
Hven, Norraborg
Hven, Norraborg offers a nature dive in the Öresund region with depths ranging from approximately 40 meters down to the shore. Divers typically select a starting depth and swim towards the shoreline. The site can experience significant currents; however, various anchorages around Hven provide shelter from both wind and current. The marine life is diverse, with species such as nudibranchs and cod visible at different depths.
Johannes L
Johannes L is a wreck dive located approximately 250–350 meters from the shore at Råå vallar in Helsingborg. The wreck lies on its port side with the bow oriented towards the north. The maximum depth at this site is around 9 to 10 meters, while the starboard railing is just 1 meter below the water's surface. The wreck is largely intact, featuring an open hold and remnants of the superstructure. The hull is covered with mussels and seaweed, providing habitat for small fish, crabs, and occasionally lobsters.
Kollund Lillestrand
Kollund Lillestrand offers a shore entry with parking located just a short distance from the water. The access point features a gently sloping beach composed of sand and soft sediment, with some presence of algae and seaweed. The dive site is characterized by moderate to shallow depths. Marine life includes crabs, flounders, and small gobies, with nudibranchs occasionally spotted during winter months for those who look closely.
Noas Ark
Noas Ark is an artificial wreck located at coordinates 55.722500, 12.614000. Divers can access the site from the shore, with two entry points available. The furthest entry point is closest to the wreck, while the nearer option leads to a dive along an extended reef. The wreck features multiple exit holes, making it suitable for both training exercises and recreational dives. Marine life commonly observed at this site includes crabs, flatfish, and pipefish.
Ostseebad
Ostseebad is accessible from Flensburg via Norderstrasse towards Glücksburg. Divers can park in public spaces near the Coffee Restaurant Quellental at the Glücksburg marina. The site features a variety of marine life, including starfish, eels, and occasionally large flatfish. Caution is advised at the eastern end of the pier due to boat traffic. The dive site primarily consists of rubble, providing a unique underwater landscape.
Quellental
Quellental is accessible from Flensburg via Norderstraße towards Glücksburg, specifically at the coffee restaurant located at Glücksburg marina. Divers should utilize the public parking area instead of parking directly at the marina. The dive site features a mix of debris along with various marine flora and fauna. Notably, divers may encounter larger flatfish in the area. The entry to the dive site is from the shore.
Skovshoved Havn Syd
Skovshoved Havn Syd offers two entry points for divers, with a well-maintained parking area and toilet facilities available. The first entry is located next to a small boat slip at the far end of the parking lot, while the second entry is accessible via a small jetty designated for swimmers. The dive site features a sandy bottom with a stone reef, with the deepest sections found near the far entry point. Divers can consider entering from the far entry and exiting at the nearer point, although this may depend on the current conditions.
Søbadet (Seebadeanstalt)
Søbadet offers a shore diving experience characterized by a variety of marine life and multiple diving levels. The site features a 30 square meter rinse house equipped with running water, along with sheltered showers both inside and outside. Divers can access the water with a short walk from ample parking spaces. A chain extends from the jetty into deeper waters, but caution is advised due to the potential for extreme currents, which should be checked prior to diving. Marine life includes lobsters, flounders, crabs, cod, stone pickerel, and sea scorpions, among others.