Switzerland

Bourg En Lavaux

Bourg-en-Lavaux - photo 1

Photo by Yura Lytkin on Unsplash.

Bourg-en-Lavaux sits on the shores of Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. While the town itself isn’t a diving hub, the region offers freshwater diving options in the nearby lake and quarries within driving distance. With 18 local dive sites in the broader area and no local centers based in Bourg-en-Lavaux, divers typically base themselves in larger towns around the lake for access to training and guided dives. Expect clear, cold freshwater conditions, with visibility varying by season and depth, and aquatic life typical of Alpine freshwater environments.

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 Bourg-en-Lavaux

Nearby Dive Sites (18)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bourg-en-Lavaux

The best time to dive in Bourg-en-Lavaux

The best months to dive in Bourg-en-Lavaux are from June to July. Temperatures are confortable (20-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 7/10
05 - May
14 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 5/10
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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