Germany

Oberhausen

Oberhausen - photo 1

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Oberhausen is an inland city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, not on the coast. It isn’t a diving hub, and there are limited local dive options. Nearby water-based access is more about training or freshwater diving opportunities outside the city, such as in nearby lakes and quarry sites within reach of the region. For divers visiting the area, Oberhausen serves as a convenient transport hub to larger coastal or freshwater dive destinations in the broader North Rhine-Westphalia area and beyond, but the city itself has no prominent reef or marine dive sites. If you’re planning dives, consider organizing trips to nearby aquatic centers or lake/quarry dives a short drive away.

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 Oberhausen

Nearby Dive Sites (9)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Oberhausen

The best time to dive in Oberhausen

The best months to dive in Oberhausen are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (12-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 7/10
05 - May
15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
6 °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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