Diving Staberhuk

Site Overview

Staberhuk is a wall and wreck dive site in Baltic Sea – Schleswig-Holstein (Ostsee), Germany, reached from the base town of Fehmarn. Staberhuk is the dramatic south-east tip of Fehmarn, where a steep wall plunges past 30 m and historic wrecks lie on the sand below. Cod and pollack patrol the drop-off and the occasional angelshark rests on the bottom, making it one of the most exciting wall dives in the western Baltic. The site reaches a maximum depth of 35 m with an average profile around 20 m and a shallow start near 6 m, which places it firmly in the advanced category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the Baltic Sea environment: visibility generally runs from 5 to 18 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, Conger Eel, Common Cuttlefish, Small-spotted Catshark, Angelshark, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. The combination of wall, drop-off topography and rock and sand substrate gives Staberhuk its distinctive character within the Baltic Sea – Schleswig-Holstein (Ostsee) region. Staberhuk 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.