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Adventure & Water Sports / Scuba Diving in Plau am See
OUR HOME BASE “Why wander far away when the good things are so close at hand!” This saying could have come from Lake Plau, in the beautiful Mecklenburg Lake District.
Perch, eels, free-swimming sturgeon, catfish, zander, mussels, a wide variety of underwater plants, and many other fish can be observed at the right time and in the right place. The base has been located in the town of the same name, “Plau am See,” for 25 years and has been under the management of Ralf & Ramona Baumann since 1998. OUR BASE “Why wander far away when the good things are so close at hand!” This saying could have come from Lake Plau, located in the beautiful Mecklenburg Lake District. Perch, eels, free-swimming sturgeon, catfish, walleye, mussels, a wide variety of underwater plants, and many other fish can be observed at the right time and in the right place. The center has been located in the town of “Plau am See” for 25 years and has been run by Ralf & Ramona Baumann since 1998. We’ve been collaborating for years with NDR, radio stations, and the Nature Conservation Union / Karower Meiler. The best way to reach the dive school in the town of Plau am See is by calling 01736094515, since we’re usually underwater more than we are in the shop. 6 top dive sites in the surrounding area. We reach 95% of all dive sites from land; we also offer pontoon tours. Daily guided dives for inexperienced divers Introductory dives available daily by appointment Independent diving for experienced buddy teams (permission may be granted) Ideal for families and snorkelers Our qualifications: PDA Training Center with a Course Director, Instructor Trainer, and state-certified dive instructor. Dive instructor assistant training and many specialty courses—such as Nitrox or biology-focused dives with us and the Karower Miler Nature Conservation Association—round out our program. On-site first aid training and swimming lessons.
Diving in Plau am See – The Underwater World of the Mecklenburg Lake District
If you want to experience diving in Plau am See, you don’t have to travel far—the Mecklenburg Lake District offers a fascinating underwater world right on your doorstep. At Lake Plau, you can observe perch, eels, catfish, zander, free-swimming sturgeon, mussels, and a variety of underwater plants. The experienced dive center, led by Ralf & Ramona Baumann, has been in operation since 1998 and is thus one of the most established destinations for water sports adventures in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania—a region known not only for its Baltic Sea coast with highlights such as Rügen, Usedom, or the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, but also for its diverse inland lake landscape.
Dives & Offers for Beginners and Experienced Divers
The dive center offers daily guided dives for inexperienced divers as well as introductory dives by appointment. Experienced buddy teams can dive independently with the appropriate authorization. There are six select dive sites around Plau am See, 95 percent of which are accessible from land—supplemented by pontoon tours on the lake. The program is specifically designed for families and snorkelers as well.
Certifications & Special Courses at the Plau am See Diving School
The diving school is a PADI Training Center with a Course Director and Instructor Trainer and employs state-certified diving instructors. In addition to assistant instructor training, the school offers specialty courses such as Nitrox, as well as biology-focused dives in collaboration with the Nature Conservation Union and the Karower Meiler. The program is rounded out by in-house first aid training and a swimming school. The center has also been collaborating with NDR and regional radio stations for years.
Getting to Plau am See – easily accessible in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Plau am See is centrally located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and is easily accessible by both car and public transportation. By train, travel to the Plau am See station or, alternatively, to Parchim, from where you can continue to the town by bus or car. By car, take the A19 (Karow exit) or the A24. From the Baltic Sea coast—for example, from Rostock, Wismar, or Stralsund—Plau am See is about one to one and a half hours away by car.
Other attractions in Plau am See
Plauer See - bathing area Strandbad OT Plötzenhöhe
● Plau am See
guarded bathing area: Strandbad Plötzenhöhe; EU bathing area no. 60 Located on the western shore of Lake Plau in the Plötzenhöhe district of Plau am See, not far from the pier, the bathing area has a large sunbathing lawn with a playground and shallow shore area, a bathing area secured by buoys, a large jetty with boat hire, sanitary facilities, a parking lot and a snack bar. A lifeguard ensures the safety of bathers from June to September. The Plötzenhöhe lido is a Eu-registered bathing area on Lake Plau, which is important for tourism and is an intensively managed bathing area. The water quality is regularly checked by the health department of the Ludwigslust Parchim district. Current results can be found on the online bathing water map. www.badewasser-mv.de
Castle Museum Plau am See
● Plau am See
A museum - really for everyone. Plau am See has a museum that is accessible to everyone and is guaranteed not to bore anyone. The former Plau Castle offers interesting insights into history and also houses a unique museum of local history and technology. Information on accessibility Access to the museum building is stepless All doors/passages are at least 90 cm wide Exception: WC door of the public WC outside the museum is 80 cm wide Paths and corridors are at least 150 cm wide Elevator 110 cm wide and 140 cm deep Elevator door: 90 cm wide Guided tours for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users Seating available during the tour Route is steplessly accessible Pre-booked tours also for people with hearing, visual and cognitive impairments Public parking spaces in Quetziner Straße Information about the exhibits is provided in writing Assistance dogs may be brought along
Castle tower Plau am See
● Plau am See
The castle tower in Plau was built in 1448/49 and is still completely preserved. The 3 m thick walls and the 11 m deep dungeon, as well as the tower ascent, amaze locals and guests alike when they visit. The historic castle tower in Plau am See is the remaining part of a fortification that was built in 1449 to stop the raids of Brandenburg knights. During the Thirty Years' War, it offered protection against sieges and raids by the Swedes and Saxons. At the end of the war, the decision was made to "grind down" the fortifications, which meant dismantling them. Only the castle tower was spared this fate. Until 1985, the tower was not used and was open to everyone, which was particularly pleasing for the children of Plau, who had great adventures. In 2000, the Museum Friends of Plau am See also set themselves the task of renovating the tower and making it attractive for visitors.
Events in Plau am See
04. July 2026, 10:00–18:00
28th Plauer Opti-Oldie
● Plauer Wassersportverein e.V.
Competition as part of the Plau Sailing Summer with a ranking list regatta for Optimists over 25
10. July – 13. August 2026
Castle Festival Plau am See - Peter Pan
● Burghof Plau am See
Family musical "Peter Pan" by Jan Rademacher and Timo Riegelsberger
16. July 2026, 19:30–22:00
HITPARADE The summer TV revue of the Burgfestspiele Plau am See 2026 - dress rehearsal
● Burgfestspiele Plau am See
5 years of adventure, fun and good humor! The craziest moments, the greatest hits and the funniest performances - all NEW in one show!
Accommodations auf Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Old vicarage Rambow
● Rambow
Picking golden plums, Cox oranges and Jonathan from a hammock? Sounds like paradise and it is, because it's possible in the Rambow parish garden. Retired pastor Eckart Hübener invites guests to stay in the adjoining baroque half-timbered rectory.
Anika's vacation and adventure farm
● Groß Wokern
Ideal for families who want to enjoy an adventure vacation on a farm in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Would you like to relax and experience nature on a small family-run horse farm near the Baltic Sea and the Müritz? Then you've come to the right place!
Aparthotel "Am See"
● Plau am See
Arrive - breathe a sigh of relief - feel good! Lake Plau lies at your feet...