Diving Klopeiner See

Site Overview

Klopeiner See is a alpine lake dive site in Carinthia, Austria, set among the country’s varied freshwater landscapes. Klopeiner See is one of the warmest lakes in Carinthia, shallow and ideal for beginners and night dives. The sandy, vegetated shallows warm up quickly, making it comfortable in a wetsuit through summer. Perch, roach and tench use the weed beds, and the clear water suits macro and skills practice. Easy shore entries and a family-friendly setting make it a relaxed place for courses. Night dives are popular here, with the calm, warm water making after-dark diving gentle. It is the warmest, most beginner-friendly face of Carinthian freshwater diving. Conditions are typical of Austrian inland water: visibility generally runs from 6 to 14 metres, the current is low and the water temperature ranges between 7 and 27 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, Klopeiner 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.