LORBAS (PROBABLY) - Bornholm

LORBAS (PROBABLY) is one of those sites that just *feels* like a proper Baltic dive. It’s a small, wooden pleasure craft, resting upright at 23 metres. We love that it’s still so intact, a real time capsule down there. The wreck itself isn't massive, but the way it’s settled on the silty bottom gives it a wonderfully eerie vibe. You’ll find the deckhouse still visible, and there’s usually a resident cod lurking somewhere in the structure. Schools of small fish dart in and out of the broken timbers, and the whole thing is covered in anemones and sponges, giving it a surprising splash of colour in the low light. We’d suggest going on a calm day; the visibility can be a bit hit or miss in Bornholm, but when it’s good, LORBAS really shines. This one is for divers who appreciate history and the quiet solitude of a smaller wreck, rather than those chasing big schools or dramatic drop-offs. It’s got character, and that's why it's a favourite.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.468735, 11.639100
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
23m

Marine Protected Area: Kyststrækningen v. Hyllekrog-Rødsand

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 LORBAS (PROBABLY)

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 LORBAS (PROBABLY)

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