BADEANSTALT
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Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including jellyfish lake - BADEANSTALT offers some of Bornholm's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Badeanstalt isn't deep, but it’s packed with character. This isn’t about big fish or colourful corals; it’s about history, texture, and a surprisingly engaging dive. We love that it’s essentially an old public bathhouse, sunk in '57 and now spread across a couple of meters of seabed. You'll spend your dive poking around twisted metal frames, broken concrete slabs, and a jumble of pipes. It’s a fantastic site for photographers looking for interesting light and abstract compositions. The wreck is home to schools of small fish, often huddling in the shadows, and you’ll find crabs scuttling over the rust-stained surfaces. It's a shallow, easy dive, perfect for an hour of exploration. We’d suggest a calm day to really appreciate the visibility and the way the light filters through the structure.
Typical BADEANSTALT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
BADEANSTALT Wreck History
Year Sunk
1957
Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
unknown
The wreck known as the 'Badeanstalt' is one of the more unusual and mysterious sites off the Danish island of Bornholm. The name is German for 'Bathing Establishment,' which has led to speculation that this may not have been a ship at all, but rather a floating swimming facility or pier that was wrecked in a storm in 1957. Lying in a mere 2 metres of water, it's barely submerged. The site is classified as a dangerous wreck, indicating that what remains is broken, sharp, and potentially unstable. For divers and snorkelers, it presents an intriguing puzzle-a shallow field of debris that hints at a unique piece of lost coastal history.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BADEANSTALT
BADEANSTALT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BADEANSTALT, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (54.94, 13.85) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
57°F · Range: 11.7–16.3°C
Air Temperature
12°C
53°F
Wind Speed
8.16 m/s
15.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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