Diving the Wreck of the Freya

Site Overview

Wreck of the Freya is a wreck dive site in Northern German Lakes – Mecklenburg Lake District & Brandenburg, Germany, reached from the base town of Schwerin. The Freya is a paddle-steamer wreck resting at 15-25 m in Schweriner See, its wheelhouse and paddle frames still recognisable and draped in freshwater growth. It is the lake district’s signature wreck dive, combining history with the chance of a big pike gliding past. The site reaches a maximum depth of 25 m with an average profile around 18 m and a shallow start near 15 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 3 to 12 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 wreck topography and sand and wood substrate gives Wreck of the Freya its distinctive character within the Northern German Lakes – Mecklenburg Lake District & Brandenburg region. Wreck of the Freya 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.