Diving Pressegger See

Site Overview

Pressegger See is a alpine lake dive site in Carinthia, Austria, set among the country’s varied freshwater landscapes. Pressegger See is a shallow, warm Carinthian lake, good for macro and prolonged, relaxed dives. The clear, vegetated shallows hold perch, roach and tench, and sponges colonise the cleaner spots. A wetsuit is usually enough in summer, making it comfortable for longer sessions. Easy shore entries and a quiet setting make it friendly for training and fun dives. It is a gentle, scenic lake that rewards patient, slow underwater observation. It is the relaxed, warm-water face of Carinthian diving. Conditions are typical of Austrian inland water: visibility generally runs from 6 to 15 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, Pressegger 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.