Öland & the Kalmar Strait · Sweden · Freshwater
Grönhögen stenbrott
Limestone quarry full of crayfish, dived in any weather
Grönhögen stenbrott is a flooded limestone quarry on southern Öland and a freshwater alternative to the sea. It is a good dive whatever the weather, which makes it the fallback when wind spoils the coast.
Also known as Grönhögen quarry.
Where it is and how deep
56.2694° N, 16.4023° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Divers step in from the quarry edge, an easy entry that serves just as well for the climb out at the end. The basin is about 15 m deep, with shallower plateaus in places. Crayfish are plentiful, and perch and other fish move through the water.
Marine life and season
- Freshwater fish
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Öland & the Kalmar Strait: The sea is painfully cold from January to April; boat trips into the strait still run in early October.
Dive videos
Diving in Grönhögen limestone quarry · Petersson Diving on YouTube
Sources
- Dykplatser – Octopus Dykcenter — Octopus Dykcenter
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap contributors
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