This dive site offers a thrilling and challenging drift dive in the powerful currents at the base of the Rhine Falls. Divers navigate a unique underwater landscape of scoured rock basins, massive boulders, and turbulent water. It is an adrenaline-filled experience for advanced divers only, showcasing the raw power of nature.
Rheinfall - Dachsen
Thrilling freshwater drift dive at Europe's largest waterfall.
Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Fair Viz
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Plan Your Visit
drift diveadvanced onlystrong currentsriver diveunique topographyfreshwater
Marine Life
Eel
Pike
Crayfish
Perch
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Extremely strong currents, turbulence, and low visibility require significant experience.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficlow visibilityentanglement
Current Strength:
Strong
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