Switzerland

Vitznau

Vitznau - photo 1

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Vitznau is a lakeside town in central Switzerland along Lake Lucerne. It’s not a traditional coastal diving destination, but the area offers freshwater diving opportunities in nearby lakes and rivers for local training, skills practice, or weekend trips. With several surface intervals and easy access from Lucerne, divers typically use day trips to adjacent water bodies for buoyancy work, underwater scenery, and cold-water species common to Swiss freshwater dives. The town itself is known for its scenic setting and ferry access across the lake, which serves as a convenient base for freshwater diving enthusiasts exploring the region.

Essential information for traveling in Switzerland

About Switzerland

Sea
Adriatic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea - We...
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Languages
DE FR IT RM
Demonym
Swiss
Phone prefix
+41

Practicalities

Currency
CHF
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type J, Type C, Type F
Airports
ZRH GVA BSL LUG BRN

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Vitznau

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Nearby cities for scuba diving around Vitznau

The best time to dive in Vitznau

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 8/10
05 - May
14 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
21 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
21 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
7 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 8/10

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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