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Millstätter See - Bucht von Döbriach;Millstätter See - Junfernsprung;Millstätter See - Liafelsen;Millstätter See - Ostufer;Millstätter See - Wrack `Möve`

Alright, let's talk about the Millstätter See wrecks, specifically the *Möve*. Forget the warm, salty Mediterranean for a moment. This is alpine diving, a completely different beast, and one we absolutely love. You're plunging into cool, fresh water, usually with incredible visibility that makes the wreck really pop. The *Möve* isn't some ancient behemoth, but her story is compelling. She’s a timber tugboat, sunk intentionally, and it’s fascinating to see how the lake has embraced her. We particularly enjoy exploring her wheelhouse and the engine room, which are surprisingly intact. There are often freshwater crabs scuttling over the planks and schools of perch darting in and out of the cabin windows. Our favourite time to dive her is in the late morning, when the sun penetrates the surface just enough to cast these eerie, dancing light rays across the wreck. It really highlights the rustic beauty of her wooden hull. This site is perfect for those who appreciate wreck penetration and enjoy the unique, often tranquil, challenge of freshwater diving.