Thumsee
The small Thumsee between Bad Reichenhall and Inzell is one of the Bavarian lakes officially opened for diving by ordinance. Divers describe three signposted entries – two by the Gasthof Seewirt and one on the east shore – and depths to about 18 m, making it an easy lake for beginners.
Facts
- Region: Germany – Lake Constance & Bavarian Alpine Lakes
- Area: Upper Bavarian lakes
- Depth: 0–18 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: bay
- Coordinates: 47.7191, 12.8218 (approximate)
- Highlights: small mountain lake, max. ~18 m (diver report), reed belts and fenced-off biotopes
- Permit: Opened for diving by ordinance of the Berchtesgadener Land district; no individual permit is known – ask the district office for details. Check current terms.
- Tips: Use the signposted entries and keep out of the reed belts and fenced-off biotopes. Ask the Berchtesgadener Land district office for the current ordinance before diving.