Facts about winter bathing

Facts about winter bathing:

• There can be many waves on the Øresund coast when the wind comes from the east-southeast.
• The beaches on the North Coast are particularly exposed to the wind from north-northwest to northeast.
• Check the good winter bathing weather at www.yr.no.
• Studies show that winter bathers feel healthier and have fewer sick days.
• Never bathe alone is one of the eight bathing recommendations from the Council for Greater Bath Safety; keep an eye on each other and stay close to the beach or stairs. Read the other seven at www.badesikkerhed.dk.
• In Denmark, there are approximately 25,000 winter bathers in about 90 clubs across the country.
• If you want to bathe in the company of local winter bathers, here is a contact list of winter bathing associations in North Zealand, found at www.vinterbader.com.

Winter Bathing 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

Winter Bathing Advice:

On the Council for Greater Bath Safety's website, www.badesikkerhed.dk, you will find the following things to be aware of when winter bathing:

• Check bathing conditions and rescue equipment.
• Be cautious of ice on stairs and bridges.
• Lower your body calmly into the water.
• Never bathe alone.
• Breathe calmly.
• Keep an eye on each other.
• Stay close to stairs or access/bridge.
• Never swim under the ice.