Sundhäuser See

The subterranean settlement of Nordhuisia was designed with divers in mind. You can tour the city's buildings, see a graveyard, and view "people" in their homes. Everything in the village was built with environmentally safe materials to provide a home for marine life and a whimsical diving experience for divers. Dry suit divers will enjoy the cold water atmosphere, which is also a great spot to practice underwater photography and cinematography. Crabs, eels, pike, perch, sturgeon, and a few chainsaw sculptures made of oak may be found as you float along the submerged streets. The highest depth is 31 meters/102 feet, with an average visibility of 10-15 meters/32-49 feet. Wolfgang Tröger contributed to this image.Sundhäuser See is among the top Dive Sites in Germany

Even without the excellent diving attractions added by Action Sport dive center, Sundhäuser See would be worth a visit in and of itself.

Nordhuisia, a subterranean 'city' modeled after the free imperial city of Nordhausen, was designed specifically as a dive site to attract not only divers, but also fish, crabs, and sponges. It was painstakingly lowered into the lake, piece by piece, using environmentally acceptable materials. You may go around the city, see'residents' in their homes, and even visit a graveyard and a church. Dieter and Sebastian Kruger, chainsaw artists, have produced a plethora of sculptures throughout the city, all made of wood.

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