Föttinger

Lake dive with platforms, buoyancy cage, and freshwater fish.

Shore Access
10m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Föttinger, is a popular lake dive site in Austria, offering diverse training opportunities for all levels. It features 13 platforms strategically placed between 5 and 21 meters (maximum site depth), providing excellent stations for skill development and buoyancy practice. Additionally, the site boasts a dedicated buoyancy cage and a unique statue crafted from cylinders, adding visual interest and practical elements for divers.

The underwater environment is home to various freshwater inhabitants. Divers can expect to encounter small to medium-sized perch, particularly prevalent in the shallower sections. Occasionally, the elusive pike can also be spotted, adding a predatory presence to the site's aquatic ecosystem.

Föttinger is an excellent year-round destination, though visibility can often be clearer during colder months. Its structured layout with platforms and a buoyancy cage makes it ideal for training, buoyancy refinement, and underwater photography. Freedivers will also find the varying depths and accessible platforms suitable for breath-hold diving practice and skill progression.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Multiple platforms at various depths, a buoyancy cage, and moderate maximum depth make it suitable for all divers.

Hazards:
cold waterdepth
Current Strength:

Mild

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This dive site information and pictures are sponsored by Waltraud A. (#147542)

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