Winterbaden – Dein Smart Guide für den Start in die Saison 2025/26

In the organizer's words:

Workshop: Winter swimming - your smart guide for beginners and advanced swimmers with Dr. med. univ. Christoph Geiger

Would you like to be optimally prepared for the upcoming winter swimming season? Then our 90-minute workshop is just right for you! Here you will gain in-depth knowledge and practical insights into the world of winter swimming without having to jump straight into the cold water.

What can you expect?

• Introduction to winter bathing: Discover the millennia-old tradition and growing trend of winter bathing in modern societies.
• History and background: Find out more about its historical roots, from Roman bathing culture to Kneipp's hydrotherapy.
• Cold stimulus as a hormetic stressor: Understand how controlled cold stimuli can increase your resistance and counteract lifestyle diseases.
• Immediate physiological reactions: Learn what happens in the body during a cold shock and how to adapt optimally.
• Health benefits: Benefit from science-based findings on strengthening the immune system, improving circulation, positive mental effects and promoting weight loss.
• Safety aspects: Recognize potential dangers and contraindications to bathe safely and responsibly.
• How-to: Getting started with winter swimming: Get practical tips on a step-by-step approach, necessary safety precautions and techniques to prepare and warm up.

Target Audience:

This workshop is aimed at anyone interested in winter swimming, whether they are beginners or already experienced ice bathers. It provides an ideal basis for using the positive effects of winter swimming safely and effectively.

Important note:

This workshop does not include practical ice bathing. It serves as theoretical preparation for the winter bathing season.

Secure your place now and start the cold season optimally prepared!

Price information:

Regular ticket