19-20/02/2027

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German Championships 2027

ICE SWIMMING

The German Ice Swimming Championships will take place this year in the middle of nature at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in Neuhermsdorf. From 50m to 1000m, participants can compete in icy waters (2-4°C). The hotel, located 800 metres above sea level, promises perfect cold weather at the end of February for the competition.
In addition, participants will be treated to a wonderful wellness area consisting of four different saunas and a hot tub by the race lake.
An adventure not to be missed!

Date: 19–20 February 2027

Ice Swimming is for Everyone

From the first dip to the 50-metre challenge

Yes, you can do it! The Zollhaus Open 2027 are not reserved for professionals or experienced ice swimmers. The event is open to everyone who is in good health and wants to challenge themselves in a unique environment.

Never swum in icy water before? No problem. The 50 metres are the ideal starting point for anyone experiencing ice swimming for the first time. You don’t need to be a professional athlete – what you really need is the willingness to try something new, step outside your comfort zone and take on a personal challenge.

For those who already have experience, more challenging distances are available, offering the opportunity to compete alongside other ice swimming enthusiasts and experienced swimmers from different countries.

Cold-water swimming is also an especially intense experience for both body and mind. Exposure to the cold triggers a strong physiological response and can be followed by a feeling of energy and well-being after the swim. For many ice swimming enthusiasts, the appeal of the sport therefore goes far beyond competition alone.

Of course, icy water should not be underestimated. It is important to be in good health, meet the event’s medical requirements and approach the chosen distance responsibly.

Whether it’s your first 50 metres in icy water or you’re already experienced in ice swimming, the Zollhaus Open 2027 have the right challenge for you.

Come and give it a try. Your first step into the ice might be the one you remember for the longest.

Postazione tè Bioteaque allo Zollhaus Open
Grandi tende sauna invernali all’evento di nuoto nel ghiaccio
Vasca idromassaggio calda dopo il nuoto nel ghiaccio
Sauna dopo il nuoto in acqua gelida
Spogliatoio dell’evento di nuoto in acqua gelida

19 February 2027 (Start at 10:00 AM)

  • Race 1: 50m women's breaststroke
  • Race 2: 50m men's breaststroke
  • Race 3: 50m women's butterfly
  • Race 4: 50m men's butterfly
  • Race 5: 1000m women's freestyle
  • Race 6: 1000m men's freestyle
  • Race 7: 200m women's breaststroke
  • Race 8: 200m men's breaststroke
  • Race 9: 100m women's butterfly
  • Race 10: 100m men's butterfly
  • Race 11: 4x100m mixed freestyle (2 men/2 women)

20 February 2027 (Start at 10:00 AM)

  • Race 12: 50m freestyle women
  • Race 13: 50m men's freestyle
  • Race 14: 500m women's freestyle
  • Race 15: 500m men's freestyle
  • Race 16: 100m women's breaststroke
  • Race 17: 100m men's breaststroke
  • Race 18: 100m freestyle women
  • Race 19: 100m men's freestyle
  • Race 20: 250m women's freestyle
  • Race 21: 250m men's freestyle
  • Race 22: 4x50m freestyle mixed (2 men/2 women)

ATTENTION! Mandatory requirements for every swimmer:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration is possible until 10 February 2027 (8:00 PM). However, if the maximum number of participants for a discipline is reached, registration for that discipline will close immediately.

Swimming according to regulations IISA.

Medical check (1000 m): 18 February 2027, 12:00 PM–7:00 PM

Race office opening hours:

  • 18.02.27: 10:00-19:00
  • 19.02.27: 08:00-16:00
  • 20.02.27: 08:00-16:00

Where to stay?

For lovers of swimming in icy waters, the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus is the perfect hotel. It is located directly next to the natural lake where the race takes place.

The hotel is an old manor house whose history dates back to the 16th century. It offers a charming atmosphere and is equipped with all the modern comforts necessary for a luxurious stay.

The hotel rooms are comfortably furnished. The hotel has a restaurant where you can enjoy excellent regional dishes and Italian cuisine with a pizzeria. There is also a bar where you can relax with a drink. In addition, there is a sauna in the hotel.

For those who love swimming in icy waters, the hotel offers the ideal accommodation after a day spent in the icy water.

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