Scuba diving locations in Switzerland:

The larger lakes, such as Lake Zurich and Lake Geneva, are quite deep and some even have sheer face drops providing excellent opportunities for wall diving.

When to scuba dive in Switzerland:

Although the water in summer can reach 20C, it drops to as low as 3C in winter, so a dry suit may be necessary.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Switzerland:

• Lake Sassolo has amazing ice formations in comb-like structures, and tiny tunnels are made between the metre-thick slabs, allowing divers to squeeze through.
• The Hirondelle was a passenger cruiser which sunk after hitting a rock in 1862. The stern starts at 43 m and the bow is at 67 m and the wreck rests in Lake Geneva in a very good condition.
• In Lake Constance, the wreck of the Jura lies at a depth of 36 metres. Thanks to the dark and cold water, the ship is very well preserved.

The best spots to snorkel in Switzerland:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
• Population: is about 7,900,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: CET (GMT+1), Summer CEST (GMT+2)
• Main languages spoken: German, French, Italian, Romansh ## Diveable overseas territories:

Swiss diving federations:

CMAS CH (CMASCH) is a member of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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