Charity Neujahrsbaden 2.0 am Blackfoot Beach

In the organizer's words:

The most refreshing start to the new year enters its second round in 2026!

What better way to start the new year than with an unforgettable experience? After the great premiere in 2025, we're diving in together again this time - at the Charity New Year's Swim 2.0.

An event that invigorates body, mind and good intentions in equal measure!

Whether you're already a brave ice swimmer or are venturing into the cold water for the first time, you can expect lots of fun, goosebumps and a strong community.

After a short introduction by experts Dr. Christoph Geiger from ICYU Community Eisbaden Köln, Nathalie Sprenger: coach for stress regulation and sports scientist and Ben Grümer from FREIGEHEGE: barefoot and natural movement coach, we will start the new year together - with a jump that is guaranteed to wake you up!

What you get:

Your bathing ticket costs €10 and does double good: €5 goes directly as a donation to the Cologne Cold Bus, which supports those in need during the cold months. You can also expect:

• A certificate of participation as a memento of your courageous adventure
• A hot tea to warm you up
• Access to the heated OBI MachBar for cozy conversations after the ice bath (limited space available)

What you should bring:

• Comfortable, warm clothing and hat

• Swimwear & towel

• Optional: bathing shoes or neoprene socks
• Good mood and the courage to start the new year with an adrenaline kick!

When and where?

• 13h check-in at Blackfoot Beach

• Approx. 14h Introduction and swimming together

• until 17h cozy get-together with tea and good conversation

Safety on site:

With the DLRG team, Christoph as doctor and ice bathing expert, Nathalie, Ben and other helpers, we will ensure your safety.

You should be fit and healthy to take part. In order to participate, you must sign a disclaimer in advance.

Participation is not recommended if you have serious heart disease or cardiac arrhythmia, severe high blood pressure, epilepsy, pregnancy, cold allergy, Raynaud's syndrome type 2, severe asthma or COPD. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor beforehand.

Take part!

Let yourself be carried away by the energy of our ice bathing community and start the new year with a real highlight!

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Important note: The organizer of this event is Blackfoot Beach (FS-Cologne-Beach GmbH). The organizational implementation is carried out by the ICYU Community (represented by Dr. Christoph Geiger), Nathalie Sprenger and Ben Grümer (Freigehege GbR). We would like to point out that all information provided here is non-binding; only the information on the official Blackfoot Beach event and ticketing page is authoritative and binding. For all details on participation, the detailed safety concept and the applicable terms and conditions, we ask you to inform yourself thoroughly there before purchasing tickets and participating. The realization of the event cannot be guaranteed due to unforeseeable events, in particular extreme weather conditions. In the event of cancellation or non-participation, a refund of the ticket price is generally excluded. Participation is always at the participant's own risk.