Professional SDI & TDI Scuba instruction, technical dive training, and guided cold-water adventures in Switzerland.
Hi, I'm Martin. I am an active SDI and TDI dive instructor based in Zurich, Switzerland. Diving in Swiss lakes and rivers is a unique and rewarding challenge. With the right training, equipment, and mindset, cold-water and deep environments become sites of incredible adventure and beauty.
Whether you're taking your very first breath underwater, looking to transition into a dry suit, or wanting to plan technical decompression dives down to 45m and beyond, I offer structured, safe, and highly personalized training tailored to your pace.
Martin Splitt calling from the deep in Lake Zurich.
We have a diverse, beautiful underwater world right at our doorstep, and we can explore and enjoy it all year round.
From crystal-clear alpine rivers cutting through ancient granite, to deep lake walls plunging into silent depths, Swiss waters offer stunning freshwater environments. Best of all, we can explore and enjoy it all year round—whether it's spotting massive pike in the summer weed beds, or diving on silent wrecks in crystal-clear winter visibility.
A northern pike (Hecht) hovering in the clear shallows of Lake Zurich.
Diving in Switzerland shouldn't just be about surviving the cold—it should be a fun, relaxing, and absolutely memorable experience. When you dive with me, my priority is ensuring you feel safe, comfortable, and have a fantastic time exploring the beautiful underwater world.
I dive all year round regularly in Switzerland. To make these excursions and courses as comfortable and capable as possible, I utilize modern diving tools and configurations including:
Start your journey with the SDI Open Water Diver course or adapt to local conditions with our Dry Suit and Advanced Adventure specialties.
Learn to Dive →Cross the threshold into technical diving. Learn advanced nitrox, planned decompression, and specialized gear configs.
Technical Diving →Explore Swiss lakes (Zurich, Zug, Walen, Lucerne) and the Rhine, or request custom excursions to Ticino rivers (Verzasca & Maggia).
Explore Sites →Personalized sessions focusing on buoyancy control, clean trim, propulsion techniques (frog kick, back kick), and gear configuration tuning.
Refine Skills →
A Burbot (Trüsche) resting on the bottom of Lake Zurich. Night diving is perfect to spot them!
Switzerland is home to some of the most spectacular freshwater diving in the world. However, diving in alpine lakes and fast-flowing rivers requires specialized knowledge. Temperatures range from 4°C at depth year-round to 20°C+ at the surface in summer, making dry suit diving the local standard.
From the sheer walls of Walensee to the ancient stone formations of the Verzasca river, local diving is challenging but incredibly rewarding. With proper training, you will unlock year-round access to these freshwater wonders.
Swiss Dive GuideGet in touch to discuss your training goals, book a guided dive, or arrange a personalized coaching session in Zurich or surrounding areas.
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