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articles<\/span><\/a><p class=\"label\"><span>Blog<\/span> \u00b7 <span>Guides<\/span><\/p><h1>How to cut a hole in the ice for an ice bath<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Thick ice, a saw, an axe and plenty of patience. How to open a hole in the ice safely for a cold dip \u2013 and what you should never do.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span class=\"chip\"><i><\/i><time datetime=\"2026-10-27\">27 October 2026<\/time><\/span><span class=\"chip\" data-rt-auto=\"\">2 min read<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Addicted To Nature<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"scrolldown\" href=\"#atnb-art\" aria-label=\"Scroll\">\u2193<\/a><\/header><article class=\"art\"><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>First things first: will the ice hold?<\/h2><p>Ever wondered how to cut a hole in the ice to get into the water? In our video we do it step by step. But before you pick up the saw, only one question matters: <strong>will the ice hold you?<\/strong><\/p><p>As a general guide, you need at least 10 cm of solid, clear ice to walk on a lake. White ice, snow-covered ice, cracks or water on the surface are much weaker. Near the shore, reeds, streams and inlets the ice is often thinner. If in doubt, stay off. And always check the local rules: on many lakes cutting the ice is not allowed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"atn-vid\" data-yt=\"K22JbK1XE3I\" data-title=\"How to cut a hole in the ice for an ice bath\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play video: How to cut a hole in the ice for an ice bath\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/K22JbK1XE3I\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"How to cut a hole in the ice for an ice bath\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><button type=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25b6<\/button><\/div><p class=\"atn-vcap\">Watch more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AddictedToNature1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"blk rv\"><div class=\"cols\"><div class=\"stack\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>What you need<\/h2><ul><li>an <strong>ice auger<\/strong> or an axe for the first hole;<\/li><li>an <strong>ice saw<\/strong> to cut the sides;<\/li><li>a shovel or rake to remove the blocks;<\/li><li>a rope and a stable anchor point on shore;<\/li><li>a towel, warm clothes and a hot drink ready.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stack\"><figure class=\"ph\"><img src=\"https:\/\/addicted-to.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/wim-hof-method-workshop-germany-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two people in a hole in the ice\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Step by step<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Choose the spot<\/strong>: close to the shore, where the water is shallow and you know the bottom.<\/li><li><strong>Mark a rectangle<\/strong> big enough to get in and out comfortably.<\/li><li><strong>Make a first hole<\/strong> with the auger or axe, then cut the sides with the saw.<\/li><li><strong>Remove the blocks<\/strong> by cutting them smaller and pushing them under the ice or pulling them out.<\/li><li><strong>Prepare your exit<\/strong>: a clean edge, a ladder or a step. Getting out with cold hands is the hardest part.<\/li><li><strong>Mark the hole<\/strong> when you\u2019re done so nobody falls in.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Non-negotiable rules<\/h2><ul><li>Never alone: one person always stays on solid ice or on shore.<\/li><li>Never under the ice: keep your head out and stay close to the edge.<\/li><li>No intense breathing exercises before getting into the water.<\/li><li>A few seconds to a minute is enough, especially the first few times.<\/li><\/ul><p>This is our own experience, not medical advice. If you have health issues, talk to your doctor first. Here are our tips on <a href=\"\/en\/ice-swimming-for-beginners\/\">how to start ice swimming<\/a>.<\/p><h2>No tools? Try it with a guide<\/h2><p>If you want to experience an ice bath without worrying about the lake, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retreat-zentrum.com\/wim-hof-methode-gerrit-und-isabel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retreat Zentrum at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus<\/a> in Germany runs Wim Hof Method weekends with guided dips in the forest lake and four saunas to warm up afterwards.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk rv\"><div class=\"atn-prod\"><figure class=\"ph\"><img src=\"https:\/\/addicted-to.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cuffia-nuoto-zollhaus-open.png\" alt=\"Zollhaus Open swim cap\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure><div><p class=\"label\">From our shop<\/p><h3>Zollhaus Open swim cap<\/h3><ul><li>Silicone, black<\/li><li>Zollhaus Open and Addicted To Nature logos<\/li><li>Keeps your head warmer in icy water<\/li><li>Free shipping<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"atn-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-go\" href=\"\/en\/product\/cuffia-da-nuoto-zollhaus-open\/\"><span>Discover the swim cap<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk rv atn-zbox\"><div class=\"atn-prod\"><figure class=\"ph\"><img src=\"https:\/\/addicted-to.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/wim-hof-method-workshop-germany-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ice bath in the frozen lake at the Zollhaus\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure><div><p class=\"label\">Ice bathing at the Zollhaus<\/p><h3>Try it with us at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus<\/h3><p>Our guided ice baths take place at the <strong>Landhotel Altes Zollhaus<\/strong> in Germany\u2019s Ore Mountains: in the forest lake next to the hotel or in an ice-cold tub.<\/p><ul><li>Wim Hof Method weekends with certified instructors<\/li><li>Breathing, ice baths and mindset<\/li><li>Four saunas to warm up afterwards<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"atn-cta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px\"><a class=\"btn btn-go\" href=\"https:\/\/landhotel-altes-zollhaus.com\/wim-hof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wim Hof at the Landhotel Zollhaus<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retreat-zentrum.com\/wim-hof-methode-gerrit-und-isabel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wim Hof at the Retreat Zentrum<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><div class=\"atn-faq\"><details><summary>How thick does the ice need to be?<\/summary><p>As a general guide you need at least 10 cm of solid, clear ice to walk on. White, snowy or cracked ice is weaker: if in doubt, stay off.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What tools do you need to cut a hole in the ice?<\/summary><p>An ice auger or an axe for the first hole, an ice saw for the sides, a shovel to remove the blocks and a safety rope.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How big should the hole be?<\/summary><p>Big enough to get in and, above all, out comfortably. A rectangle of about one by two metres works well for one or two people.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I cut a hole in the ice on any lake?<\/summary><p>No. On many lakes it is forbidden or dangerous. Check the local rules and ask the owner or operator for permission.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How thick does the ice need to be?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"As a general guide you need at least 10 cm of solid, clear ice to walk on. White, snowy or cracked ice is weaker: if in doubt, stay off.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What tools do you need to cut a hole in the ice?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An ice auger or an axe for the first hole, an ice saw for the sides, a shovel to remove the blocks and a safety rope.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How big should the hole be?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Big enough to get in and, above all, out comfortably. 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