HALSTENBEK - Bornholm

The *Halstenbek*, a carrier that went down in a storm back in '96, sits upright on the seabed at 34 metres, making it a proper technical dive and one of our favourite deep wrecks off Bornholm. We love how intact she is, still looking like a ship rather than a pile of scrap. You can swim through parts of the superstructure, peering into the former crew quarters – it’s dark in there, but your torch picks out the odd fitting still attached to the bulkheads. The holds are open, revealing the massive cargo space, and we’ve often seen big cod lurking in the shadows, almost as curious about us as we are about them. Keep an eye out for conger eels too, tucked away in crevices. Descent lines are usually in place, but currents can pick up, so it's a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts comfortable with deeper profiles and potentially low visibility. We’d suggest a sidemount configuration for easier access into some of the tighter spots. Expect a cool Baltic embrace, even in summer.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.516666, 14.966667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
34m

Marine Protected Area: K - Reg

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 HALSTENBEK

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 HALSTENBEK

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