Beach diving at Trittons Rev
At Sønderborg city, the artificially constructed Trittons Rev reef is ideal for snorkelling and divingtours.
Trittons Rev is located in the historic area near Sønderborg Castle and is an artificial reef created by the Als Stenrev association in 2016.
The reef consists of 800 m3 of stones, creating a unique habitat for marine biodiversity in the form of countless small caves between the stones for the smallest algae, fish, shellfish and molluscs. The reef helps to strengthen biodiversity and is part of a local nature restoration project. It is suitable for both snorkellers and scuba divers.
The reef consists of several small groups of rock formations starting from 1 metre to 12 metres deep, offering the opportunity to explore different kinds of life. There is an information board and a snorkelling route with underwater boards.
In summer, it can be difficult to find a parking space close to the dive site due to beach visitors. After unloading your equipment, you may need to park at the castle quay 500 metres from the beach (4-hour time limit). Underwater hunting is not permitted in the area.
Adress: Strandvej 6, 6400 Sønderborg
Geografical coordinates: 54.904358, 9.787322
Google Earth coordinates: 54°54'15.7"N 9°47'14.4"E
Difficulty level: 1-2 (1-5)
Depth: 1 – 12 metres
Snorkelling: Yes
Bottle diving: Yes
Undercurrent: Weak current along the coast
Waves: In westerly to south-easterly winds
Permits: Underwater hunting prohibited.
Dangerous areas: Avoid diving/snorkelling beyond the last reef due to sailing traffic. Use surface markers.
Parking: Parking spaces at the ice cream parlour by the road, 50 metres from the water's edge.
Accommodation: Hotel Sønderborg Strand. Sønderborg By & Strand Camping.
Toilet: There are toilets by the ice cream parlour.
In and out of the water: The route to the reef begins 50 metres east of the bathing jetty along the beach. Equipment can be prepared on the grass between the car park and the beach. Diving at Trittons Rev is a pure shore dive where you dive from the beach.
Diving routes: At the beach, the start of the route is marked by a large rock (the Welcome Stone) from where you dive south-southwest and follow the row of small reefs (1–4 metres deep) all the way out to the large reefs (5–12 metres deep). In addition to reefs, there may be eelgrass and sandy bottoms in the area.
Note:
The above description was prepared by Sønderborg Sportsdykker Klub (Sønderborg Sports Diving Club) and can also be found under Download, along with an accompanying overview map.