Diving the Tutzinger Wand

Site Overview

Tutzinger Wand is a wall and reef dive site in Alpine & Pre-Alpine Lakes (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg), Germany, reached from the base town of Starnberg. The Tutzinger Wand is a dramatic drop-off in Starnberger See where the wall plunges into deep, clear water patrolled by char and trout. It is one of the finest wall dives near Munich and a favourite for altitude photography. The site reaches a maximum depth of 60 m with an average profile around 35 m and a shallow start near 10 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 alpine lake environment: visibility generally runs from 10 to 30 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 4 and 18 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Arctic Char, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, European Perch, Common Roach, Common Whitefish, 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 Tutzinger Wand its distinctive character within the Alpine & Pre-Alpine Lakes (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) region. Tutzinger Wand 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 Alpine & Pre-Alpine Lakes (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) 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.