NORDEN
Protected Area
Flenborg Fjord, Bredgrund and waters around Als
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - NORDEN offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
NORDEN is one of our favourite North Sea wrecks, a fishing vessel that went down in 1943. It’s a proper dive for experienced hands, sitting at 37 metres, so factor in your bottom time. The stern is often the most intact part, and you can still make out the outline of the propeller. We always find the bow section a bit more scattered, though the debris field around it is great for poking around. What we love about NORDEN is the palpable sense of history; you can almost feel the chill of the wartime North Sea. Schools of cod hang in the darker parts of the holds, and the metal is encrusted with anemones. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates the green water, the wreck just glows. Look for the wolf fish lurking in crevices – they’re shy but definitely around. This site is for divers comfortable with depth and variable conditions, who appreciate a wreck with a story more than just pretty fish.
Typical NORDEN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (37m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to NORDEN
Dive shops near NORDEN
Broagerlands Dykkercenter
Rødme Dyk
Nicus Nature
Tauchcenter am Hafen
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NORDEN
NORDEN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NORDEN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (55.31, 9.86) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.7–16.8°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
7.69 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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