Plongée à Ojamo Mine — Finland

Ojamo Mine is a flooded limestone quarry near Helsinki offering astonishing visibility that can exceed 40 metres in its frigid, gin-clear water. Submerged tunnels, mining equipment, and even a sunken forest create an eerie overhead environment. Drysuit and overhead training are mandatory.

Score
53.8
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
4–6°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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Ojamo Mine
FinlandEurope
53.8

SCORE

60.2500°N

24.0700°E

Ojamo Mine is a flooded limestone quarry near Helsinki offering astonishing visibility that can exceed 40 metres in its frigid, gin-clear water. Submerged tunnels, mining equipment, and even a sunken forest create an eerie overhead environment. Drysuit and overhead training are mandatory.

Finland's Crystal-Clear Underground Lake

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature4–6°C
Max Depth55 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$100
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML10.0CH5.0VIS88.0SV50.0TMP15.0DA70.0OP78.0TS55.0GT72.0VAL65.0CRD80.0SP58.0

Marine Life

10.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
5
Megafauna Encounters
5
Reef Fish Abundance
5
Macro Life
10
Endemic Species
5
Marine Life Diversity
10.0
Coral & Reef Health
5.0
Visibility & Conditions
88.0
Dive Site Variety
50.0
Water Temperature
15.0
Depth & Access
70.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
55.0
Getting There
72.0
Value & Cost
65.0
Crowding
80.0
Social Proof
58.0

Dive Types

cavefreshwatermine

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Helsinki day tripLohja old townTytyri Mine Museum

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Tytyri Mine Museum
  • Lohja Church

Non-Diver Score

4/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber55 km — Helsinki University Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital10 km

Chamber at Helsinki University Hospital (Meilahti); local ambulance ~10 min

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Ojamo Dive Center

TDI

4.7
80 reviewsNITROX

Helsinki Dive Club

CMAS

4.5
55 reviewsNITROX