Überlingen – Tennisplatz
By the tennis courts east of Überlingen centre, stone steps lead to a slope that falls gently from the shore. To the left the sandy slope stays shallow, with holes where eels live – a good area for beginners and skill practice. To the right a gully starts at about 15 m and widens with depth; a small upturned boat lies in it at around 40 m, and below 50 m the bottom drops in steps to almost 100 m. Further right a wall with small overhangs begins at about 30 m, and fish schools gather at 3–6 m on the way back.
Facts
- Region: Germany – Lake Constance & Bavarian Alpine Lakes
- Area: Lake Constance (Bodensee)
- Depth: 0–100 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: wall
- Coordinates: 47.7612, 9.1712 (approximate)
- Highlights: gentle sandy slope for training (left of entry), gully from 15 m with a capsized small boat at ~40 m, terraced drop from 50 m to almost 100 m, fish schools at 3–6 m, European eel in mud holes, visibility 1–15 m depending on weather (diver reports)
- Permit: No individual permit, but the Lake Constance Shipping Regulation applies: set up the 'A' flag at the entry and keep clear of harbour entrances, passenger landing stages and fairways (100 m). Check current terms.
- Tips: From the town centre drive towards Nußdorf, turn right just after the level crossing to the car park by the tennis courts (paid, about €0.50/h); toilets at the 'Gläserne Werft'. The deep gully attracts technical divers – two divers died here in August 2026 after an emergency ascent from about 80 m (press reports); stay within your training and gas plan.