ScubaGear - Bornholm

ScubaGear operates from Bornholm, offering a solid base for exploring the Baltic Sea. We'd suggest this centre for divers keen on temperate water diving, particularly those interested in wreck penetration or local marine life unique to cooler waters. They’re a practical choice if you're already on the island and looking to dive the nearby sites.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.666958, 12.621569
Website
https://www.scubagear.dk/
Certification Agencies
PADI, SSI
Courses
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver, Try Scuba, Nitrox (Enriched Air), Boat Diving Specialty, Night Specialty, SSI Courses
Equipment Rental
yes
Air Fills
Air, Nitrox
Languages
Danish

Dive Sites Near ScubaGear

ScubaGear 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