WHEN NUDITY AND PRESENCE EMPOWER

We see more and more friends meeting up when they go winter swimming, instead of, for example, going to a café. It's a new trend that emerged during the first lockdown in the corona period. People felt the need to slow down and get out to feel nature and breathe fresh air into their lungs. Many chose to make this a daily ritual with a good friend or a small group of close mates.

Being close and naked together — quite literally — adds an extra dimension. A space is created where you can talk about anything, about life's big and small crises, and it creates a sense of presence to meet often during a busy week by the sea.

It became a steady anchor in everyday life that many have chosen to hold on to — even after corona. Some have expanded the concept and meet with a thermos in their bag so they can sit down after the cold dip and chat about this and that. Other winter swimmers make it a little cozy ritual to bring food that can be cooked over a fire afterwards, so the winter swim itself becomes the gathering point for a whole afternoon in the spirit of friendship with delicious food and cozy company.

The beautiful thing about winter swimming is that it's a wonderful way to be together while doing something good for your mind and body.

Find your gear here, which can help make the experience even more enjoyable