Dive connection - Bornholm

Dive Connection operates out of Bornholm, Denmark, a good base for exploring the Baltic Sea's shipwrecks. We find this centre particularly suited for divers interested in colder water wreck diving and local history. If you're keen on exploring what lies beneath the Scandinavian coast, this is a solid choice.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.085857, 12.129991
Phone
+49 381 375 48 49
Website
http://www.tauchen-in-rostock.de/

Dive Sites Near Dive connection

Dive connection provides access to 15 dive sites in Bornholm.

Other Dive Centres in Bornholm

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)

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 Marine Life

  • Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
  • Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
  • Fluke (Platichthys flesus) - Reef Fish
  • whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
  • sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
  • dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
  • Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) - Clams & Mussels
  • Pollock (Trachurus trachurus) - Reef Fish
  • bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) - Reef Fish
  • Ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) - Clams & Mussels

Recommended Packing List for Bornholm

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