Diving Faaker See

Site Overview

Faaker See is a alpine lake dive site in Carinthia, Austria, set among the country’s varied freshwater landscapes. Faaker See is a turquoise-clear, pine-fringed Carinthian lake with a sandy bottom and a relaxed character. It is warm and shallow enough for training, making it a friendly place for courses and family dives. Perch, roach and tench use the clear shallows, and the sandy bottom suits easy navigation practice. A wetsuit is usually enough in summer, though the thermocline still brings cold deeper down. The pretty setting and easy access make it a pleasant, low-pressure dive. It is the gentle, scenic face of Carinthian freshwater diving. Conditions are typical of Austrian inland water: visibility generally runs from 6 to 16 metres, the current is low and the water temperature ranges between 6 and 25 degrees Celsius depending on season and depth. The marine life is freshwater and centred on european perch, roach, tench, with the full community described below for those planning a dive. Because of its beginner rating and the need for Open Water certification, Faaker See is best approached with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, altitude or overhead training. It is a representative example of why Austrian lake diving, with its cold clarity, submerged forests and wrecks, attracts divers who want something different from tropical reefs.