This dive site, Broder in Mols, Switzerland, offers an interesting exploration of a silty lakebed with several artificial attractions. Divers begin by descending a silt slope to the left. Approximately three minutes into the dive, an old boat wreck can be found at 14 meters. Beyond this, the site features a long scree slope punctuated by impressive large boulders. A car wreck awaits at 32 meters, while a cannon model sits on a prominent rock at 16 meters. A large iron heart is also found nearby at around 12 meters. The dive typically turns around after about 15 minutes at the silt slope.
As an inland lake dive, Broder does not feature diverse marine reef life. Typical lake inhabitants such as various freshwater fish species (e.g., perch, pike, trout, carp) and crustaceans may be observed, depending on the season and time of day. Aquatic plants adapted to freshwater environments will likely be present, especially on shallower parts of the silt slope and around rocks, providing shelter for smaller organisms.
The best time to visit Broder, Mols, would likely be during periods of stable weather when visibility is typically at its best, often late spring to early autumn in Switzerland. Divers should be mindful of the silt slope, practicing good buoyancy control to avoid disturbing the sediment and reducing visibility for themselves and others. Freedivers can enjoy exploring the shallower attractions like the iron heart and the cannon model. The maximum depth of 27 meters for general recreational diving and the car wreck at 32 meters require appropriate certification and experience.
