Facts About Winter Swimming in North Zealand | Facts, Clubs, and Tips

Facts About Winter Swimming

• Weather and Wind: The Øresund coast often experiences strong waves when the wind blows from the east or southeast. Beaches on the northern coast are especially exposed to winds from north-northwest to northeast.
• Check the Weather: Plan your winter swim by checking weather conditions at www.yr.no.
• Health Benefits: Studies show that winter swimmers generally feel healthier and take fewer sick days.
• Safety First: Never swim alone! This is one of the eight official swimming safety tips from the Danish Council for Greater Water Safety. Watch out for each other and stay close to the shore or ladder. Read more tips at www.badesikkerhed.dk.
• Winter Swimming Communities: Denmark is home to approximately 25,000 winter swimmers across 90 clubs. Want to join local winter swimmers in North Zealand? Find contact information at www.vinterbader.com.
   

Winter Swimming Clubs in North Zealand. Here are some of the local winter swimming clubs in North Zealand:

• Badeklubben Trekanten (Hundested)
• Bjerre Strand Badelaug (Humlebæk)
• Gilleleje Havbad (Gribskov)
• Gilleleje Vintersvømmere (Gribskov)
• Lynæs Havbad (Hundested)
• Nivå Pingvinerne (Fredensborg)
• Nødebo Vikingerne (Hillerød)
• Tisvildeleje Vinterbadere (Gribskov)
   

Safety Tips for Winter Swimmers. Safety is paramount when winter swimming. Follow these tips from the Danish Council for Greater Water Safety:

1. Check swimming conditions and rescue equipment.
2. Watch out for slippery ladders and jetties.
3. Enter the water slowly and calmly.
4. Never swim alone.
5. Breathe slowly and stay calm.
6. Keep an eye on your fellow swimmers.
7. Stay close to the ladder or exit.
8. Never swim under ice.

Learn more about safe winter swimming at www.badesikkerhed.dk