Guided Dives in Switzerland
Switzerland offers some of the most unique freshwater diving spots in Europe, ranging from dramatic, deep lake walls to crystal-clear river canyons. However, local conditions require familiarity with mountain hydrology, currents, low temperatures, and specific dive site logistics.
I offer private guided dives for individuals and small teams. I will handle the dive site planning, route navigation, and safety briefing, so you can focus entirely on enjoying the environment.
Underwater navigation signpost. Local knowledge ensures you never get lost in the silt or dark.
Featured Swiss Dive Sites
Zuerichsee & Zugersee
Excellent shore entries, night diving, and silt navigation. Zuerichsee offers local treasures like the submerged camel statue and rich nocturnal life (burbots). Zugersee features steep silt slopes, ideal for practicing technical training skills.
Diving Style: Shore entries, night dives, silt flats
Walensee & Vierwaldstaettersee
Lake Walen features massive, sheer vertical rock walls plummeting straight down into the cold deep water. Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstaettersee) offers dramatic underwater topography, deep dropoffs, and complex freshwater walls.
Diving Style: Wall diving, deep cold water
Rhein (Rhine River)
Experience the thrill of river diving in the Rhine. We handle drift diving techniques, active current navigation, and local safety rules. Drift along the river bottom, observing fishes resting behind rocks and experiencing the flow.
Diving Style: Active drift diving, river navigation
Ticino Rivers (Verzasca & Maggia)
For divers seeking the ultimate freshwater scenery, we arrange private excursions to the crystal-clear emerald pools and granite canyons of the Verzasca and Maggia rivers. Due to strict seasonal flow restrictions, weather dependency, and safety constraints, these river trips are offered exclusively on special request.
Guided Dive Pricing
Single Guided Dive
200 CHF
Perfect for local site checkouts, a specific night dive, or a quick excursion in Lake Zurich.
Two Dives (Same Day)
350 CHF
Our most popular option. Ideal for double wall dives in Walensee or Lake Lucerne, or a full day of drift diving in the Rhine.
How Guided Dives Work
Pre-Dive Consultation
We review your certification level, cold-water experience, and what you hope to see or experience. This ensures we select the optimal site and depth profile.
Detailed Briefing & Gear Check
At the dive site, we run through a thorough dive plan (run times, navigation path, safety procedures) and double-check all gear, focusing on dry suit inflation and backup regulator redundancy.
The Dive & Debrief
We execute a relaxed, guided dive under conservative limits. Post-dive, we debrief over warm tea to discuss species encountered, visibility layers, or equipment adjustments.