Diving the Brodtener Ufer

Site Overview

Brodtener Ufer is a wall and reef dive site in Baltic Sea – Schleswig-Holstein (Ostsee), Germany, reached from the base town of Lübeck. The Brodtener Ufer is a steep, forested slope that drops into the Baltic near Lübeck, its underwater cliff carpeted in mussel beds and home to cod and pollack. The shore entry is dramatic and the deeper sections suit experienced divers. The site reaches a maximum depth of 30 m with an average profile around 18 m and a shallow start near 3 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the Baltic Sea environment: visibility generally runs from 3 to 12 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 6 and 19 degrees Celsius with moderate surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Atlantic Cod, Pollock, European Plaice, Common Cuttlefish, Nudibranchs (Flabellina spp.), Spider Crab, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. The combination of wall, slope topography and rock and sand substrate gives Brodtener Ufer its distinctive character within the Baltic Sea – Schleswig-Holstein (Ostsee) region. Brodtener Ufer is a strong representative of why German diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define the country's underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Baltic Sea – Schleswig-Holstein (Ostsee) region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck, reef or freshwater enthusiasts alike. As with every German dive, a drysuit and a careful respect for cold-water limits turn a good day into a great one.