Sweden

Byxelkrok

Byxelkrok is a small coastal town on the island of Öland in Sweden, facing the Baltic Sea. It is a quiet access point for regional diving with nearby dive centers modest in number and a couple of documented sites, mainly coastal and shallow. The area offers straightforward conditions for local diving, particularly for shore entries and beginner-friendly dives in calm Baltic waters. The town’s freshwater option is limited to the river Dommel nearby, but it does not drive diving activity here. Overall, Byxelkrok serves more as a gateway to the water and the surrounding Öland dive areas than a large diving hub, with practical access to nearby shore dives and local training opportunities when centers are active in the region.

Essential information for traveling in Sweden

About Sweden

Sea
Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Skagerrak, Kattega...
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Languages
SV
Demonym
Swedish
Phone prefix
+46

Practicalities

Currency
SEK
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ARN GOT MMX VBY LPI

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Byxelkrok

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Byxelkrok

The best time to dive in Byxelkrok

The best months to dive in Byxelkrok are from April to September. Temperatures are confortable (8-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
2 °C
02 - Feb.
1 °C
03 - Mar.
5 °C
04 - Apr.
8 °C
05 - May
10 °C
06 - Jun.
15 °C
07 - Jul.
19 °C
08 - Aug.
17 °C
09 - Sept.
16 °C
10 - Oct.
10 °C
11 - Nov.
6 °C
12 - Dec.
5 °C

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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