OLD LILLEBAELT BRIDGE
Denmark
Old Lillebælt Bridge is interesting as dive site thanks to the old bridge pillars. The old granite pillars are magnificent to see, not only from an architectural point of view but also because of the wonderful flora and fauna. The marine life consists of crabs, lobsters, flatfish, gobies, codfish and much more. Furthermore, you can see large stones on the bottom, overgrown with carnations and orange sponges. Near the bridge there is also old war material, on either side of the pillars are defenses against mines. The Old Lillebælt Bridge was commissioned in 1935. For many years the bridge was an important part in the east-west route in Denmark and still is when it comes to rail traffic between Jutland, Funen and Zealand.
Particulars
Enter the water under the Old Lillebælt Bridge if you dive from the beach and at the bridge pillar if you dive from a boat. There are several boat ramps at the entry point that can be used if you own a boat. Dive towards the pillars over the sloping seabed consisting of gravel, sand, stones, kelp and sea grass. You'll need a lamp under the bridge, make sure to take one on your dive.
Warnings
Ther is boat traffic at Old Lillebælt Bridge. Use a surface buoy and a dive flag. Bring coins to open the toilets. Don't be alarmed if a train passes over the bridge. Be aware that your compass reacts to the iron of the bridge structure. Bring your dive l
OLD LILLEBAELT BRIDGE Features
- Nicknames
- Oude Lillebælt Brug
- Address
- Gl. Færgevej Middelfart
- Parking
- Limited parking
- Distance
- 100 m.
- Suitable for
- Advanced divers, underwater photography (macro)
- Permit
- N.v.t. / NA
- Access
- Free access
- Facilities
- Boat dive facilities, toilets
- Water
- Brackish
- Kind of dive
- Boat dive, shore dive
- Current
- Sometimes strong, very strong
- Visibility
- 1 - 4 m.
- Average visibility
- 3 m.
- Depth
- 22 m.
- Bottom
- grind of kiezel(stenen),zand
- Life
- Cod
- Other recreation
- Boating, yachting
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