AURELIA - Bornholm

Aurelia isn't just a wreck; it's a window into Bornholm's maritime past, a ship frozen in a dramatic moment. We love how accessible this site is, sitting pretty at 11 metres, making it perfect for divers who want to spend some real time exploring without racking up deco. You’ll descend onto a vessel that looks like it just went down, a stark silhouette against the green Baltic light. The mast still reaches skyward, and we’ve spent many a dive poking around the holds, imagining the cargo it once carried. The real magic here is in the details, and how life has reclaimed this metal shell. Enormous pike lurk in the shadows of the bow, and we often spot schools of young cod darting through the superstructure. The metalwork is draped in green algae, giving the whole wreck an ethereal glow, particularly when the sun breaks through the surface chop. We'd suggest aiming for a calm morning; the visibility really opens up, allowing you to appreciate the sheer scale of Aurelia from stern to bow. It's a proper wreck dive, full of atmosphere and history, without the deep-water challenge.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.479866, 12.643444
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m

Wreck History - AURELIA

Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
unknown

The story behind the wreck of the Aurelia is a mystery, its origins and purpose lost to time. Located off the popular diving island of Bornholm in Denmark, it sits in a shallow 11 meters of water, making it an ideal site for divers of all experience levels. Its accessibility allows for long, relaxed bottom times, giving explorers plenty of opportunity to scour the debris field for clues about the vessel's identity. The 'Dangerous wreck' classification suggests a scattered and broken site, which can often make for a more interesting dive as you piece together the puzzle of the wreckage. For those who love the thrill of discovery, the Aurelia offers a fascinating and enigmatic underwater adventure.

Marine Protected Area: Vestamager og havet syd for

Best Time to Dive in Bornholm

The warmest water temperatures in Bornholm occur in January, averaging 3.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 3.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 3.3°C (air: 3.1°C)
  • February: 3.3°C (air: 3.2°C)
  • March: 3.3°C (air: 3.9°C)
  • April: 3.3°C (air: 6.0°C)
  • May: 3.3°C (air: 10.9°C)
  • June: 3.3°C (air: 16.1°C)
  • July: 3.3°C (air: 17.4°C)
  • August: 3.3°C (air: 18.0°C)
  • September: 3.3°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • October: 3.3°C (air: 11.5°C)
  • November: 3.3°C (air: 7.1°C)
  • December: 3.3°C (air: 3.5°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Bornholm

Nearest Dive Centres to AURELIA

Marine Life in Bornholm

Home to 67 recorded species including 43 reef fish, 7 clams & mussels, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 crabs & lobsters, 2 starfish, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for AURELIA

Based on average water temperature of 3.3°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 3°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories