--- title: Diving in Upper Austria url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/diving.html" description: Discover the best diving spots in Upper Austria. Enjoy crystal-clear waters with stunning visibility, diverse underwater landscapes, and rich flora and fauna. Explore lakes like Attersee, Traunsee, and Mondsee, and experience river diving in Traun, Steyr, and Enns. image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2024-02-01 modified: 2024-06-20 --- # Diving in Upper Austria Open copyright © Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Neuhofer Angelika/Privat: Nacht-Tauchgang bei Nussdorf am Attersee Close copyright ![Nacht-Tauchgang bei Nussdorf am Attersee](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_Nachttauchgang_Nussdorf_2_cbbcf8abd2.jpg "Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Neuhofer Angelika/Privat: Nacht-Tauchgang bei Nussdorf am Attersee") ![Nacht-Tauchgang bei Nussdorf am Attersee](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_Nachttauchgang_Nussdorf_2_18b6050318.jpg "Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Neuhofer Angelika/Privat: Nacht-Tauchgang bei Nussdorf am Attersee") Rendezvous with pike and perch. Diving in Upper Austria ======================= Discover the fascinating underwater world while diving in Upper Austria. Because in this paradise for diving enthusiasts, the crystal-clear waters offer the best visibility and even outstanding drinking water quality. The varied landscape under the water ranges from steep walls to angular boulders and offers an impressive backdrop for adventurous diving excursions. In addition, the rich underwater fauna and flora make every dive an unforgettable experience - whether in Lake Attersee, Lake Traunsee, Lake Mondsee or Lake Wolfgangsee or in the diverse diving areas of the other lakes and rivers in our country. Dive down and experience the beauty under water. Open copyright © Foto: Harald Hois: Flusstauchen in Oberösterreich Close copyright ![Flusstauchen in Oberösterreich](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/e/csm_Flusstauchen-Hois_3s_25c366a199.jpg "Foto: Harald Hois: Flusstauchen in Oberösterreich") While sailors, surfers and kiters enjoy the landscape around the [Salzkammergut lakes](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/ "Link opens in new window") on the surface, divers appreciate the tranquillity of the lake below. There is not much to see of mountains and steel-blue skies here. The landscape is completely different. Divers can indulge in their hobby extensively, especially in the Salzkammergut lakes. Numerous diving centres and filling stations can be found around the 22 km long [Attersee](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/aktivitaeten/wassersport-in-oberoesterreich/baden-in-oberoesterreich/bathing-waters/oesterreich-poi/detail/201543/attersee.html "Link opens in new window"). Fascinating worlds beneath the surface of the water invite you to dive deep: Sunken relics of ancient times, spectacular cliffs and unique flora and fauna. Your contact: the Attersee Diving Competence Centre is on hand to help and advise passionate underwater sports enthusiasts. Open copyright © Foto: Franz Hajek: Amerikanische Flusskrebse am Löss beim Flussschnorcheln am Traunfall Close copyright ![Amerikanische Flusskrebse am Löss beim Flussschnorcheln am Traunfall](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/6/csm_Scubadive-Traunfall_Amerikanische-Flusskrebse-am-Loess-beim-Flussschnorcheln-am-Traunfall_Franz-Hajek_2d5098edb4.jpg "Foto: Franz Hajek: Amerikanische Flusskrebse am Löss beim Flussschnorcheln am Traunfall") More underwater jewels ---------------------- Other underwater jewels are not hard to find in the Upper Austrian lake district: From [Lake Traunsee](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/aktivitaeten/wassersport-in-oberoesterreich/baden-in-oberoesterreich/bathing-waters/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002906/lake-traun.html "Link opens in new window") with its impressive steep walls, to the deep black Lake Hallstättersee, to [Lake Mondsee](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/aktivitaeten/wassersport-in-oberoesterreich/baden-in-oberoesterreich/bathing-waters/oesterreich-poi/detail/202458/mondsee-lake.html "Link opens in new window") and [Lake Wolfgangsee](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/aktivitaeten/wassersport-in-oberoesterreich/baden-in-oberoesterreich/bathing-waters/oesterreich-poi/detail/200845/wolfgangsee.html "Link opens in new window"), which boast pleasantly warm water temperatures. But the rivers of Upper Austria, such as the Traun, Steyr, Enns & Co, are also excellent for diving. Thrilling currents, narrow caves, unexpected overhangs, graceful grottos and sparkling waterfalls. Discover the fascination of river diving for yourself! #### Further links: - [Diving centres](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/diving/diving-centres.html) in Upper Austria - [Diving equipment hire](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/diving/diving-equipment-hire.html) in Upper Austria - [Diving areas and entry points](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/diving/scuba-diving-areas-and-entry-points-in-upper-austria.html) in Upper Austria - [Water temperatures](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/water-temperature.html) [ ![Wir sehen einen Taucher, der bereits angezogen zum Wintertauchen in Richtung See geht. Er trägt einen Neoprenanzug, Taucherbrille, eine CO2 Flasche am Rücken und die Flossen in seiner Hand.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_WintertauchenAttersee004_SalzkammergutKatrinKerschbaumer_319d55f995.jpg "Foto Salzkammergut/Katrin Kerschbaumer: Wintertauchen im Winter am Attersee") Dive centres ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/diving/diving-centres.html) Open copyright © Foto Salzkammergut/Katrin Kerschbaumer: Wintertauchen im Winter am Attersee Close copyright [ ![Taucher mit Unterwasser-Scooter im Staubereich bei Atlantis Qualidive](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/2/csm_Scubadive-Traunfall_Taucher-mit-UW-Scooter-im-Staubereich-bei-Atlantis-Qualidive_Franz-Hajek_f8ce7b3124.jpg "Foto: Franz Hajek: Taucher mit Unterwasser-Scooter im Staubereich bei Atlantis Qualidive") Diving equipment hire ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/diving/diving-equipment-hire.html) Open copyright © Foto: Franz Hajek: Taucher mit Unterwasser-Scooter im Staubereich bei Atlantis Qualidive Close copyright [ ![Taucherpärchen sitzt am Steeg und bereitet sich für den Tauchgang vor](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_Tauchen-Attersee-3s_Oberoesterreich-Tourismus-Erber_f9f3db68c0.jpg "Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber: Tauchen am Attersee") Dive sites and entry points ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/diving/scuba-diving-areas-and-entry-points-in-upper-austria.html) Open copyright © Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber: Tauchen am Attersee Close copyright