See im Berg (Messinghausen)
The 'See im Berg' is a former diabase quarry near Brilon-Messinghausen in the Sauerland, abandoned in 1984 and filled only by rainwater. It is about 45 m deep and usually very clear, often with more than 10 m of visibility. The base has placed a small van, a caravan, a pioneer boat, containers and swim-through pipes, plus platforms at various depths. Access rules are strict: the site is aimed at experienced and technical divers.
Facts
- Region: Germany – Lakes & Quarries (North, West & East)
- Area: North Rhine-Westphalia
- Depth: 0–45 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: low
- Type: wall, wreck
- Coordinates: 51.3923, 8.6728 (approximate)
- Highlights: former diabase quarry, rain-fed, small van, camper caravan, pioneer boat, containers, swim-through pipes, platforms at several depths, visibility often >10 m
- Permit: Dive permit on site (See im Berg / Tauchcenter Bielefeld): €30 per person per day, cash; annual membership €35/month + €69 joining fee. Dives below 40 m must be registered, and training must be approved by e-mail in advance. Check current terms.
- Issuer / contact: See im Berg / Tauchcenter Bielefeld
- Phone: +49 521 68112
- Email: info@tauchcenter-bielefeld.de
- Website: https://www.see-im-berg.de/
- Tips: Open Saturdays and Sundays 10:00–18:00, April–November (weather permitting), no public diving on public holidays. You need at least an advanced certification and 100 logged dives; with fewer dives only to 18 m with a divemaster or instructor. Depth tiers: 30 m (AOW + 100 dives), 40 m (deep/advanced nitrox), 45 m (technical). Two separate, independently closable first stages are compulsory. Day fee is paid in cash; no booking needed.