MAGNHILD (PROBABLY) - Bornholm

The Magnhild (Probably) is one of those sites we always come back to when we’re on Bornholm. It’s a steamship, sitting upright at 20 metres, and it just feels *right* as a wreck dive. You descend onto the deck, usually with decent visibility, and the bow section looms out of the green. We love picking our way through the superstructure, seeing the davits still in place, imagining the life on board before it went down. For us, the draw here isn't just the history, though it's compelling. It’s the way the wreck has become a home. Swarms of small fish flicker around the mast, and we’ve often spotted a grumpy cod eyeing us from a dark corner of the hold. Look closely, and you’ll find plenty of crabs scuttling over the plates. The wreck's integrity, combined with its relatively shallow depth, makes it a perfect exploration dive for those who appreciate maritime history and the slow reclamation by the sea.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.437527, 12.088833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Marine Protected Area: Waters between Lolland and Falster including Rødsand, Guldborg sound, and Bøtø Nor

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 MAGNHILD (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 MAGNHILD (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