Diving the Liepnitzsee

Site Overview

Liepnitzsee is a training and reef dive site in Northern German Lakes – Mecklenburg Lake District & Brandenburg, Germany, reached from the base town of Bernau. The Liepnitzsee is a clear lake near Berlin whose drowned forest and sunken trees make for a magical, accessible dive close to the capital. Perch and pike patrol the woods and the short transfer makes it a favourite for after-work dives. The site reaches a maximum depth of 22 m with an average profile around 12 m and a shallow start near 2 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 freshwater lake environment: visibility generally runs from 4 to 15 metres, the current is weak, and the water temperature ranges between 5 and 22 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Northern Pike, European Perch, Common Roach, Common Rudd, European Eel, Tench, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. The combination of forest, slope topography and sand and wood substrate gives Liepnitzsee its distinctive character within the Northern German Lakes – Mecklenburg Lake District & Brandenburg region. Liepnitzsee 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 Northern German Lakes – Mecklenburg Lake District & Brandenburg 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.