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DORNBUSCH

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.