Dive-site story
Sundhäuser See is a flooded gravel pit near Nordhausen that has evolved into one of central Germany's premier inland diving destinations. The lake is widely celebrated for its submerged historical attraction, the underwater city of Nordhusia, featuring reconstructed timber-frame houses, a church tower, and a town wall. Extensive aquatic vegetation lines the shallower banks, giving way to underwater sculpture parks, sunken boat wrecks, and training platforms distributed across distinct dive zones.
Underwater village of Nordhusia complete with a church tower, half-timbered houses, and a cemetery
Multiple sunken wooden and metal wrecks scuttled intentionally as artificial habitats
Dense charophyte meadows harboring predatory fish like northern pike and European perch
Submerged art exhibits, statues, and purpose-built diver training platforms
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water and high fish activity occur in summer and early autumn, though winter provides exceptional clarity for exploring the underwater architecture.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pikeEsox lucius | Common | ||||||||||||
| European perchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Wels catfishSilurus glanis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| European carpCyprinus carpio | Common | ||||||||||||
| European crayfishAstacus astacus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sterlet / SturgeonAcipenser ruthenus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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