Fossen Camping

Accessible Swedish shore dive with varied marine life and walls.

Shore Access
11m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located at Fossen Camping in Sweden, offers convenient shore access and good facilities including toilets and parking close to the water. It features a diverse underwater topography with silty bottoms, rocky patches, and interesting walls, complemented by lush eelgrass beds. The site is suitable for divers of all experience levels, from beginners to experts, providing varied environments to explore.

Divers can encounter a variety of marine life including crayfish, tadpole fish, plaice, lobster, cod, rock gunnel, and cuckoo wrasse. The vibrant eelgrass beds also host unique creatures, most notably the eelgrass nudibranch, which is a particular highlight during the spring months.

The best time to visit for observing the special eelgrass nudibranch is in the spring. This site is excellent for both snorkeling and freediving due to its accessible depths and interesting shallow areas. Divers should be mindful of the silty bottom, practicing good buoyancy control to maintain visibility. Its beginner-friendly nature and accessible amenities make it an ideal local diving spot.

DivingFreedivingSnorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Suitable for beginners to experts, offering varied depths and features with convenient shore access.

Hazards:
depthcold watersilty bottom
Current Strength:

Mild

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