Scharteisen - Bornholm

Jambiani Lagoon is one of those spots we always return to, not for roaring currents or massive pelagics, but for its quiet, unassuming beauty. It’s a macro photographer’s dream, a sprawling, shallow sandy bottom scattered with seagrass patches and coral bommies. You spend your dives here moving slowly, eyes peeled, sifting through the details. We’re talking about finding multiple cowry species – the Carnelian Cowry, the Leopard Cone, the Prickly Spotted Drupe – nestled in crevices or half-buried in the sand. Look out for the Humpbacked Conch slowly ploughing its way along, or a Granular Frog Shell doing its best impression of a rock. It's a treasure hunt down there. Visibility can vary, often settling around 10-15 meters, but that’s fine for this kind of intimate diving. The beauty here is in the small scale, the patient observation. We love spotting the juvenile Spottail Coris darting through the seagrass, or a plump Triton's Trumpet shell half-buried, a true prize find. It’s a site that rewards those who slow down and look closely.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.330500, 13.463833

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 Scharteisen

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 Scharteisen

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