Germany

Haltern Am See

Haltern am See - photo 1

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Haltern am See is a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its lakeside setting rather than coastal diving. The nearby lake environment offers freshwater diving opportunities for training camps, occasional shore-entry dives, and local clubs exploring submerged features. However, there are no major dive centers in the town itself, and access to more varied German dive sites would require travel to coastal or inland water dive hubs. If you’re based here, consider using Haltern as a training base or a stopover while planning trips to larger freshwater quarries or the North Sea coast for more diverse diving.

Essential information for traveling in Germany

About Germany

Sea
Baltic Sea, Kattegat, North Sea, Ligurian Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Languages
DE
Demonym
German
Phone prefix
+49

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
BER HAM FRA MUC DUS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Haltern am See

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Haltern am See

The best time to dive in Haltern am See

The best months to dive in Haltern am See are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (11-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
2 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
3 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 7/10
05 - May
14 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
19 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
7 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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