LINNEA - Bornholm

The LINNEA isn’t your typical deep wreck, and that’s precisely why we love it. This motor vessel lies in Bornholm's shallows, maxing out at a mere one metre, which makes it less about penetration and more about the interplay of light and history. We’re talking sunlight dappling through the water, illuminating the skeletal remains of the hull, creating these incredible, shifting patterns on the sand below. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking to spend a relaxed afternoon exploring, really taking their time with a camera. What you'll see here is a fascinating study in colonisation. The wreck itself is heavily encrusted, a testament to years underwater, and it’s become an apartment block for the local critters. We’ve spotted plenty of blennies peeking out of crevices, little crabs scuttling over the metal, and often schools of juvenile fish flitting in and out of the corroded structure. It’s a photographer's dream for wide-angle shots showing the wreck against the sky, or for macro enthusiasts keen to capture the small, intricate life making a home there. Our tip: go on a calm day with good sun, the visibility really sings then, and the play of light on the wreck is at its most dramatic.

Location: Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 55.704773, 12.612474
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 1m

Marine Protected Area: W

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to LINNEA

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

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
eel (Anguilla anguilla) - Reef Fish
four-bearded rockling (Enchelyopus cimbrius) - Reef Fish
New Zealand Mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) - Reef Fish
Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) - Reef Fish
saithe (Pollachius virens) - Reef Fish
Split (Scomber scombrus) - Reef Fish
Common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) - Clams & Mussels
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for LINNEA

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