Diving the Werbellinsee

Site Overview

Werbellinsee is a deep and wreck dive site in Northern German Lakes – Mecklenburg Lake District & Brandenburg, Germany, reached from the base town of Joachimsthal. The Werbellinsee reaches 55 m, a deep, clear lake with submerged forests and a small wrecked barge popular for technical and deep training. Its dark, cold depths are a serious objective for experienced divers. The site reaches a maximum depth of 55 m with an average profile around 30 m and a shallow start near 4 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 freshwater lake environment: visibility generally runs from 4 to 14 metres, the current is weak, and the water temperature ranges between 4 and 21 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 wall, forest topography and sand and wood substrate gives Werbellinsee its distinctive character within the Northern German Lakes – Mecklenburg Lake District & Brandenburg region. Werbellinsee 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.