{"id":19580,"date":"2025-12-19T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funkygermany.com\/?p=19580"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:12:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T14:12:26","slug":"new-years-swim-polar-bear-plunge-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funkygermany.com\/en\/new-years-swim-polar-bear-plunge-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year’s Swim 2026: Here You Can Do a Polar Bear Plunge in the North Sea in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every year, the traditional New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge in the North Sea attracts a lot of attention, especially in the parts of Germany that are not located by the sea. Why would anyone want to jump into ice-cold waters in winter? But the northerners are tough. We know who will be jumping into the North Sea for the 2026 New Year’s swim, when, how, and where. And where you can still register, if you dare.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polar Bear Plunge on New Year\u2019s Day 2026 in Butjadingen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Full speed ahead to the North Sea lagoon in Burhave! In 2026, plenty of daredevils will once again gather in Butjadingen near Bremerhaven to brave the cold waters of the Jade Bay. From 1 p.m. onwards, more and more swimmers and spectators will arrive until the big moment at 3 p.m. when they jump into the North Sea. The DLRG (German Life Saving Association), a local butcher’s shop, and the local scouts will make sure that no one goes hungry after the swim. And for the very young spectators, there will also be a portion of bread on a stick from the warming fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 More information is available on the website of the town of Butjadingen.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polar Bear Plunge on New Year\u2019s Day 2026 on Borkum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the North Sea island of Borkum, this traditional event is organized by the local DLRG. Accordingly, all those who want to venture into the icy sea gather at the \u201cMiddelh\u00fcsche<\/strong>\u201d clubhouse from 12 noon. Registration for the New Year’s swim is open until 1:45 p.m., although according to the DLRG, the motto is \u201cbetter early than late.\u201d There is no entry fee, but donations are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a briefing, the group will waddle straight to the beach and into the sea. It is recommended that participants bring bathrobes or other warm clothing for the walk to and from the beach so that no one gets too cold. And if necessary, mulled wine and children’s punch will also be sold at the clubhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 More information is available on the website of the North Sea spa resort of Borkum.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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