German Championships 2024
ICE SWIMMING
The German Ice Swimming Championships will be held this year in the heart of nature at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in Neuhermsdorf. Participants can compete in water as cold as 2-4°C, spanning distances from 50 meters to 1000 meters. Located 800 meters above sea level, it ensures ideal cold conditions at the end of February.
Moreover, participants will enjoy a luxurious wellness area featuring four different saunas and a hot tub at the competition lake.
This is an adventure you definitely shouldn’t miss!
Date: 24.02.24
YES YOU CAN!
Something For Everyone!
Yes, you can! This event is open for everyone with good health. From newcomers to professional ice swimmers. If you are not professional you can easily start with 50m.
Ice Swimming is also good for your health. It releases dopamine and serotonin. It stimulates your parasympathetic system which is responsible for rest and repair.
50m
Freestyle & Butterfly
100m
Breaststroke
200m
Freestyle
1000m
Freestyle
4x50m Mixed Relay
Freestyle
Jedermann Schwimmen
Date: Saturday, 24. February, 2024
Location: Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Erzgebirge / Altenberger Str. 7 – 01776 Hermsdorf / Erzgebirge
Tel: 035057-540
Competition Start: Saturday, 24. February, 2024, starting at 9:30 AM
Race Office Opening: Friday, 23. February, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for registration
Start Zollhaus Open:
- 7:30 AM – Race office opens
- 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM – Medical check for 1000m Freestyle participants
- 9:15 AM – Opening and safety briefing for all participants
- 9:30 AM – Start of 1000m Freestyle
- 11:50 AM – Start of the Jedermann-Schwimmen with participation certificate
- After 12:30 PM: 50m Freestyle , 50m Butterfly , 100m Breaststroke , 200m Freestyle , 4x50m Mixed Freestyle Relay
- Followed by an awards ceremony at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus with a Pizza Party
Parking: Available directly at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus
Organizers: Addicted To Nature & Landhotel Altes Zollhaus / Gerrit Curcio, Aaron Curcio & Noah Curcio / Phone or Whatsapp: +393483579166
Entry Fees:
- 1000m Freestyle: 50 Euros
- 200m Freestyle: 40 Euros
- 100m Breaststroke: 35 Euros
- 50m Butterfly: 30 Euros
- 50m Freestyle: 30 Euros
- 4x50m Mixed Freestyle Relay: 40 Euros
NOTE: Late registration costs may vary. A list of costs and dates is available on Race-Results
Registration Deadline: 21.02.2024
NOTE: Late registration costs may vary. A list of costs and dates is available on Race-Results
Competition Pool: Lower lake of the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus. 25m lanes, 5 lanes in total. Swim lanes: Wave stopper. Water depth: 1,60m – 1,80m. Water temperature: Approximately 2-4°C
Safety Measures: Medical doctor, Rescue service
Timekeeping: Manual timekeeping
Age Categories:
- Age Group 16-29
- Age Group 30-39
- Age Group 40-49
- Age Group 50-59
- Age Group 60-69
- Age Group 70+
Pizza Party after the Event
After the event, we will provide delicious stone oven pizza to our participants. There will also be a Sicilian buffet and a party… 😉
Where to stay?
For ice swimmers, the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus offers the perfect accommodation. The hotel is located directly on the natural lake where the ice swimming takes place.
The country hotel is an old manor house whose history dates back to the 16th century. It offers a charming atmosphere and is equipped with all modern amenities needed for a luxurious stay.
The rooms of the country hotel are comfortably furnished. The hotel has a restaurant where you can enjoy excellent regional dishes and Italian cuisine with pizzeria. There is also a bar where you can relax with a drink and unwind. There is also a sauna in the hotel.
For ice swimmers, the country hotel offers the ideal accommodation after spending a day in the icy water.