OLDENBURG - West Coast (Gothenburg)

The *Oldenburg* is one of those wrecks that just demands your attention. We’ve done our fair share of cold water dives, and this one consistently comes up in conversation when we're talking about Swedish highlights. She sits upright in 30 metres, a grand old steamship torpedoed in 1940, and you can still make out so much of her structure. The bridge area is a particular favourite, with the ghost of the wheelhouse still discernible. Entering the cargo holds is a real trip back in time; the sheer scale of the interior is impressive, and the light filtering down through the deck openings creates an eerie, beautiful glow. Schools of cod and saithe often patrol the decks, darting into the shadowed nooks as you approach, and we’ve seen some seriously chunky conger eels tucked away in machinery spaces. The visibility here can be excellent, especially in late spring and early autumn, making those wide-angle shots particularly rewarding. It’s a site that really makes you feel like an explorer, uncovering history with every fin kick.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.699500, 10.932167
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
30m

Marine Protected Area: 2025733 Torrbeskär

Best Time to Dive in West Coast (Gothenburg)

The warmest water temperatures in West Coast (Gothenburg) occur in January, averaging 1.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 1.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 1.9°C (air: 1.7°C)
  • February: 1.9°C (air: 1.9°C)
  • March: 1.9°C (air: 3.2°C)
  • April: 1.9°C (air: 6.3°C)
  • May: 1.9°C (air: 11.7°C)
  • June: 1.9°C (air: 16.3°C)
  • July: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
  • August: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
  • September: 1.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
  • October: 1.9°C (air: 10.0°C)
  • November: 1.9°C (air: 5.6°C)
  • December: 1.9°C (air: 1.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in West Coast (Gothenburg)

Nearest Dive Centres to OLDENBURG

Marine Life in West Coast (Gothenburg)

Home to 134 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 10 other, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 seagrass & algae, 8 clams & mussels, 7 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for OLDENBURG

Based on average water temperature of 1.9°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 2°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