Switzerland

Gersau

Gersau is a lakeside town in central Switzerland, positioned by Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee). It isn’t a coastal diving destination, but the surrounding region offers freshwater diving opportunities and training options within travel corridors from the town. Given there are no local dive centers in Gersau itself, most divers visit the area to access nearby Swiss dive shops, quarry and lake dives, or to join courses in larger nearby towns. Lagoons, embanked shores, and clear alpine waters can provide quiet freshwater diving experiences and scenic underwater landscapes, though conditions are typically cold and visibility varies with seasons. For practical diving planning, consider day trips to nearby lakes or book training in larger centers within the cantons of central Switzerland. Note that the Maas river freshwater mention is not geographically connected to Gersau and should be treated as unrelated local waterbody; focus stays on Swiss freshwater options near 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 Gersau

Nearby Dive Sites (25)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Gersau

The best time to dive in Gersau

The best months to dive in Gersau 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 7/10
02 - Feb.
3 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
10 °C 8/10
05 - May
13 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
3 °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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