REGATTA - Water Days Exhibition of the Ransonnet diving bell

Ransonnet diving bell - experience art under water
As part of the REGATTA Water Days, Nußdorf am Attersee is exhibiting a faithful reproduction of Eugen von Ransonnet's historic diving bell. The Austrian painter and naturalist was the first to paint underwater - with a view through the bell directly into the underwater world. The exhibition brings this pioneering project to life in a unique way.

📍 Location: Town square, 4865 Nußdorf am Attersee
🕒 O pening hours: From Thursday, 9.10.2025 (free access in the outdoor area)

The Ransonnet diving bell - painting under water: a pioneering achievement becomes visible
In the heart of Nußdorf am Attersee, an extraordinary exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in the underwater world of the 19th century: On display is a faithful replica of the diving bell by Eugen von Ransonnet-Villez - the first artist in the world to paint directly underwater.

The Austrian painter, naturalist and diplomat had a special bell made for him in 1864, which enabled him to observe the seabed at close range in tropical waters - and to paint at the same time. With his diving bell, he created works that were not only artistically but also scientifically significant.