Germany

Glücksburg

Glücksburg - photo 1

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Glücksburg is a coastal town in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. It sits near the Baltic Sea region's access points and has nearby dive activity primarily along the coast with a modest number of dive centers and sites within reach for day trips. The local diving scene is focused on shore-based access and boat trips to nearby reefs, walls, and wrecks along the German coast and into the Kattegat area; visibility and conditions vary seasonally. For divers, Glücksburg works as a gateway to the broader Baltic and southern Kattegat dive options, or as a convenient base when exploring northern Germany’s coastal diving scene. The town itself is more known for historical sites and seaside scenery than for a major global dive hub, but nearby coastal access makes day dives feasible for visitors.

Essential information for traveling in Germany

About Germany

Sea
Baltic Sea, Kattegat, North Sea, Ligurian Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
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 Glücksburg

Nearby Dive Sites (26)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Glücksburg

The best time to dive in Glücksburg

The best months to dive in Glücksburg are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (12-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
2 °C 2 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
5 °C 5 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
9 °C 10 °C 8/10
05 - May
12 °C 15 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
15 °C 18 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 21 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
17 °C 20 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 8 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 5 °C 7/10

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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