Switzerland

Wädenswil

Wädenswil is a small Swiss town on the northern shore of Lake Zurich. It’s not a coastal diving destination, but the lakeside location makes freshwater diving accessible nearby through regional quarry and lake dives within reach from Zurich. The town itself serves as a quiet gateway for divers visiting the region who want to base themselves for day trips to nearby freshwater dive sites and training in local pools or clubs. If you’re after deeper freshwater sites, Geneva or Zürich area options are more prominent, but Wädenswil can work as a tranquil base with easy lake access and a few local dive centers focusing on training and shallow lake dives.

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 Wädenswil

Nearby Dive Sites (17)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Wädenswil

The best time to dive in Wädenswil

The best months to dive in Wädenswil are from July. Temperatures are confortable (20°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 8/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 8/10
05 - May
14 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
21 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 6/10
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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