TORLAK VIKING (POSSIBLY) - Bornholm

Right, so the *Torlak Viking*, possibly, because who’s ever truly sure with these old Baltic wrecks? It’s sitting pretty shallow, just 13 metres, which means you get some decent bottom time without feeling rushed. We love it for that relaxed pace, especially when the light filters down through the green Bornholm water. You’ll find an aircraft vessel here, though it's now mostly a skeletal frame, encrusted with a thick layer of mussels and the occasional anemone. It's classified as 'dangerous,' which just adds to the allure, really – a proper piece of history down there. What makes this our pick for a shallow wreck in Bornholm is the atmosphere. There's a quiet hum to the place. We’ve seen blennies darting in and out of the rusted plating, and the occasional cod napping in a sheltered crevice. It’s not about huge schools of fish; it's about the feeling of exploring something genuinely old and slowly being reclaimed by the sea. If you’re into the historical context and don't mind a bit of a low-visibility adventure – think 5-10 metres on an average day – this site absolutely delivers. It’s best for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a wreck, rather than expecting a vibrant reef.

Location: Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 55.743332, 12.733334
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 13m

Marine Protected Area: S

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 TORLAK VIKING (POSSIBLY)

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 TORLAK VIKING (POSSIBLY)

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