VENELIKA - Bornholm

The Venelika, a Danish motor vessel that went down in 1965, isn't a deep dive, sitting at a comfortable 16 meters. This makes it perfect for those newer to wreck diving, or anyone who wants more bottom time without the decompression stress. We love how intact the wreck remains, especially the bow section. You can still make out the superstructure outlines, which gives a real sense of its former life. The ship broke into a few pieces when it sank, but the main sections are close enough together to explore thoroughly on a single dive. Keep an eye out for the resident cod and flatfish; they’re often sheltering in the cargo holds or beneath the hull plates. Visibility in Bornholm can be temperamental, but on a good day, the light filtering down onto the wreck from above is really atmospheric, illuminating the dark recesses. If you hit it right, you might even see schools of small baitfish shimmering around the mast. Our favourite detail is the scattered debris field around the main wreck – it adds to the story of the sinking.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
55.346878, 12.623615
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
16m

Marine Protected Area: Stevns Rev

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 VENELIKA

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 VENELIKA

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