M/S Neuenfels - Lofoten Islands

Diving the M/S Neuenfels in Lofoten is a proper journey back in time. This is a German cargo ship that went down in 1940, and it lies perfectly upright, nearly intact, in a manageable 21 metres of water. We love a wreck with a story, and this one certainly has it. You can glide through the cargo holds, sometimes spotting old bottles or crockery still rattling around inside. The wheelhouse is a standout, feeling eerily preserved, and the stern section with its massive propeller is our favourite spot for photos. What truly makes Neuenfels special, though, is how the cold Norwegian waters have preserved it, but also how life has found a way. Huge plumose anemones bloom from every surface, their white tentacles swaying in the gentle currents, and we often see schools of cod weaving in and out of the superstructure. It’s an intermediate dive, suitable for those comfortable in colder water and with good buoyancy control, especially if you plan on penetrating. We’d suggest a drysuit, even in summer, to really make the most of the bottom time here.

Location

Lofoten Islands, Norway, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

68.420600, 17.393300

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

21m

Difficulty

Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Dyngeneset