DORNBUSCH - Bornholm

Dornbusch is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to when we’re on Bornholm. It’s not a deep dive, sitting essentially on the seabed, but that just means more bottom time to really soak it in. The ship went down in ’72, on its way from Russia to the UK, and now it’s just a great big metal playground. You can really get a sense of the vessel's scale here. The hull is largely intact, stretching out before you, and we love swimming through the superstructure. It’s open enough that even less experienced wreck divers will feel comfortable poking around. Schools of cod hang in the shadows, unbothered, and we’ve seen some surprisingly large flatfish tucked into the sand nearby. Our favourite part is finding the swim-throughs into the cargo holds – the light shafts down, catching the dust motes and making for some really atmospheric photos. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it’s a calm, fascinating exploration. Just keep an eye on your depth, as it’s easy to get absorbed.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.318333, 15.191667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Ertholmene

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 DORNBUSCH

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 DORNBUSCH

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