Switzerland

Oberhofen Am Thunersee

Oberhofen am Thunersee - photo 1

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Oberhofen am Thunersee is a lakeside town in the Bern region of Switzerland, sitting on Lake Thun. It’s not a diving hotspot itself, but the area provides freshwater diving opportunities nearby through the lake's clear alpine waters and surrounding quarries and lakes within easy reach of Bern. The town serves more as a quiet access point for visitors who plan day trips to the lake’s shoreline dive sites, or as a starting point for inland diving training with local clubs. Expect clean water, moderate visibility, and typical freshwater species in Swiss alpine lakes; local centers typically offer courses and equipment rental if you’re basing yourself in 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 Oberhofen am Thunersee

Nearby Dive Sites (31)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Oberhofen am Thunersee

The best time to dive in Oberhofen am Thunersee

The best months to dive in Oberhofen am Thunersee are from July. Temperatures are confortable (19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
3 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 8/10
05 - May
13 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
4 °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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