GUSTAV - Bornholm

GUSTAV isn’t about big pelagics or technicolor reefs, this is proper northern wreck diving. We’re talking about a schooner, sunk back in ‘42, lying in just 6 metres of water. It’s a shallow dive, easy enough for newer divers, but with enough character to keep experienced wreckies happy. We love that you can spend a solid hour poking around the remains, imagining the old sailing days. The hull is pretty broken up, but the ribs and keel give it a skeletal feel, which we find genuinely atmospheric. You’ll see schools of small coalfish darting through the timbers, and if you look closely, plenty of blennies tucked into crevices. Our favourite part is navigating through the scattered debris field; bits of mast and rigging lie strewn around, each piece telling a silent story. Visibility here can be a bit variable, often better early in the morning before the wind picks up, so check the forecast. It’s a cool, slightly eerie dive, definitely one to experience if you’re exploring Bornholm’s coast.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.683743, 12.826368
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Marine Protected Area: Q

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 GUSTAV

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 GUSTAV

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