--- title: "Diving in Leipzig - Discover the underwater world of the Leipzig New Lake District" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/diving-in-leipzig" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/873262/0b0237c81492da97cf2ad5c7bd9a8a44de144f1bd9b5eadc535277997eba3d34/diving-in-lake-schladitz.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share Diving in Leipzig - Discover the underwater world of the Leipzig New Lake District ================================================================================== - Top highlight - 26/07/2019 Diving in Lake Schladitz You glide weightlessly through the sheer **infinite blue** of the water with nothing but **the soft beat of your own heartbeat in your ear**, **fascinating landscapes** lie below you and you would like to hold on to this magical moment forever. The world outside? Somehow it doesn't even count anymore. Diving at RIFF Bad Lausick - Suddenly a mermaid For **underwater princesses**, the swimming school at **fairy tale dreams** come true. With a **colorful glittering mermaid fin**, the young and old mermaids glide through the water and learn the appropriate **diving technique** to explore the underwater world. In the mermaiding workshop, the transformation into a mermaid is complete: self-made **hair jewellery** and a dreamy **make-up** to match your tail fin will turn you into a real mermaid that will make even Ariel jealous. Your transformation must of course be captured - in an underwater photo shoot. The courses can also be booked for children's birthdays or **hen parties**. Little mermaids should be at least 6 years old and be able to swim safely. P.S.: Young and old **water sprites** are of course also very welcome! **Where?** Am Riff 3, 04651 Bad Lausick **Prices:** Beginner and advanced course €35, children's birthday party €40 - Eine glückliche Familie in einem sprudelnden Schwimmbecken des Freizeitbades Riff in Bad Lausick ### Our recommendations - Indoor swimming pool/water park Lake Schladitz - diving "without air" You can experience the history of up close under water: At depths of up to 25 m, you can marvel at dense **underwater forests**, **fish** and **car wrecks** as well as **old lorries** from the lignite mining era. A **visibility range of up to 8 m** guarantees **unique experiences**. At the , you can also explore this world as a with a snorkel or discover the shallow waters of Schladitz Bay on a snorkelling course before you really get going. **Children from the age of eight** can experience their very own **underwater adventure** in the shallow water area. Search and rescue underwater (more fun than in the indoor pool, I promise!), deep diving or learning how to orient yourself in the lake - all this is available in various **further training courses**. The secret of **free diving** is your thoughts. When apnoea diving (i.e. "without air"), the rhythm of your heartbeat, your breath and your whole body becomes one with the movements of the waves around you. **You underwater - it suddenly feels so easy, so right**. In the , you can experience this very special feeling for yourself and learn this special breathing technique alongside some theory. **Where:** Haynaer Straße, 04519 Rackwitz **Prices:** Snorkeling course: €25 (from 8 years), taster course (incl. basic diver certification): €79, underwater adventure for children: €59 (from 8 years), beginners' course: €499, apnoea diving course: €199 (level 1) or €299 (level 2) - Diving in Lake Schladitz - Leipziger Neuseenland ### Our recommendations - Water sports Diving in Lake Zwenkau - Discover the Titanic of Leipzig Calling all light sailors, watch out now! The absolute **jewel** of the at lies deep on its bottom: the shipwreck MS Reini was sunk by the diving center for better diver training at a depth of **18 m**. **Faint light gives you a glimpse of the outline of the wreck** as you dive deeper and deeper. Wisps of mist wrap around the rusty ship's walls like a second skin and you could swear: Leo and Kate at sunset on the MS Reini - that would have been great cinema. Taster opportunities and courses (also in English) are also on the agenda here. If you've been wondering how best to post your new favorite hobby on your social media channels or just want to capture those magical moments underwater, Lake Zwenkau is the place for you. Here you can book an exclusive . And always remember: no competition without a wetsuit! **Where?** Hafenstraße 5, 04442 Zwenkau **Costs:** Taster dive in the swimming pool €25, taster dive in the lake €50, beginners' course €499, individual course €899 - View of the harbor on Lake Zwenkau Lake Cospuden - dive through fascinating underwater forests At , the landing entrance is located directly at the diving meadow just a few meters from the base of the . Experienced divers start their underwater safari from the boat in the or in the . Pssst! The chance of **seeing larger fish up close** is particularly good here - who wants to pet dolphins? **Between 10 and 20 m deep**, you'll come across everything that's worth seeing: Old bicycles, sunken pedal boats or even the occasional forklift truck. If you're not quite ready yet, you can try out the pool or the shallow water for 30 minutes. From complete beginners to experienced pros, there is **just the right course** for everyone. For that extra touch of class, there are various advanced courses such as deep diving, underwater photography or shark diving, where you can talk about sharks in peace and quiet. **Where?** Hafenstraße 21, 04416 Markkleeberg **Costs:** Beginners' course €399 - Sailing on Lake Cospuden - Leipziger Neuseenland © Philipp Kirschner Diving in Lake Kulkwitz - The number 1 for clear visibility The scores points above all for its **very clear underwater visibility** - perfect for paying a little visit to catfish, perch and pike at **depths of up to 32 m**. The can be found on the **Lausen side** of the Kulki. From May to September, you can get a taste of diving on weekly dates: you will receive a short briefing, dive briefly either in the swimming pool or directly in the Kulki and evaluate your dive together with the diving instructor. After a maximum of one hour, the fun is already over. If you are now ready to leave the waters of your bathtub at home and **dive into the real world**, a beginner's course is perfect for you. After **theory and practice in the pool and in the Kulki**, you can try your hand at **advanced and special courses**, for example orientation or ice diving. **Where?** Straße am See, 04207 Leipzig **Costs:** Introductory dive: €49, beginners' course: €379, wetsuit hire: €20 The second entry point at Kulki is on the **south bank near Göhrenz** at the . If scuba diving is not really your thing, but you still don't want to miss out on the wonderful underwater world, you can take a snorkeling course in the swimming pool here. You will find courses from beginner to professional level as well as further training and special vacation preparations such as boat, night or deep diving. Don't leave the house without a diving suit? Ever thought about a diving safari? The Florian diving school can arrange it for you! **Where?** Lausener Weg 17, 04420 Markranstädt **Costs:** Taster course €49, beginner course €399 - Why not just dive in? Do you associate diving mainly with your old sports teacher, who you had to retrieve those stupid, colorful rings from the bottom of the indoor pool over and over again? Until now! Diving has become a real **trend sport** in recent years. Do you want **unique nature experiences**, but also want to switch off from everyday life and enjoy **peace and quiet**? Of course, you don't want it to be boring either, a little **adrenaline rush** would be something? Then read on from now on with diving goggles - for the feeling. The is a little nerd and can boast good water quality in the lakes. The Kulki and Cossi even have an "excellent" rating on their certificates as EU bathing waters (including Fleißbienchen stickers, of course) - perfect conditions for your diving trip! Speaking of which, a quick heads up: to attend the diving courses in Leipzig, you usually have to be **at least 12 years** old and need a **medical certificate of fitness**. By the way, a warning light is flashing bright red here: you should **only attempt **entry** at the designated points**. - Lake Cospuden Skyline – Leipzig New Lake District Julia Fischer26. July 2019 Conclusion By the way: it's also worth discovering Leipzig's lakes from the land! So, get out of your wetsuit and into your swimsuit or hop on your bike and discover , , or from a different perspective! 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