Diving the Västkusten

Diving on the Swedish west coast offers a wide variety of diving opportunities such as wreck diving, nature diving with amazing marine life encounters, and wreck diving. Some areas in particular stand out, such as Gullmarsfjorden and Väderöarna.

Gullmarsfjorden is a biologically unique fjord that was declared Sweden’s first marine conservation area in 1983. This spectacular location is known for its diverse marine life and underwater landscapes, which attract divers from all over Europe. Both shore and boat diving are available at this fjord from Lysekil, and there is great diving for recreational and Extended Range divers alike.

Väderöarna, meaning “The Weather Islands”, is often referred to as the best diving the west coast of Sweden has to offer. These islands are Sweden’s most westerly group of islands and consist of hundreds of islands and skerries. One of Sweden’s two coral reefs is found at the islands and there is a large seal colony, with seals that spend time in the water with divers. The natural beauty of the islands and the diving for all experience levels make this one of the best places to go diving in Sweden.

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