Ice Bath Spectacle

Hippi-ya-yay and Flower Power Instead of the Winter Blues

Flowers Instead of the Winter Blues! This year’s big ice-swimming spectacle is all about “Flower Power,” and around 100 brave swimmers will plunge into the cold Baltic Sea together. Whether it’s bell-bottoms, floral shirts, or giant sunglasses—there are no limits to the imagination when it comes to costumes.
The Ice Bath Spectacle is an experience for spectators, too: Flower Power hits, modern party music, street performers, colorful photo ops, and a small fire show create a festival atmosphere right in the middle of winter. When the big bath countdown begins, it’s time to jump into the cold water together!
A special highlight is the costume contest: Awards will be given for the three most original individual costumes and, for the first time, the most creative group costume. Anyone who wants to participate is warmly invited to join in the icy fun—alone, with friends, family, or a club.
Heated changing rooms, free hot and cold drinks, and a small snack will be available for the ice bathers. Refreshments will also be provided on-site for spectators.
Here’s what ice bathers can expect at the event:

• It’s time to jump in at 2:30 p.m.
• a commemorative ice-swimming souvenir for all the brave souls to take home
• Ice bath participants can enjoy free non-alcoholic and alcoholic hot beverages (at the designated station while supplies last) and a light snack (provided by vendors at the event venue)
• Heated tents for ice bathers
• Participation is free
• Parking is available in the large beach parking lot (for a fee)
• A family-friendly atmosphere
• An attractive and lively program of events and cool photo spots

If you’d like to participate in the ice-swimming spectacle, please register using the registration form (coming soon here) and email it to veranstaltung@trassenheide.de.
Please direct any questions about the event to Ms. Stefanie Pflock at veranstaltung@trassenheide.de

We look forward to welcoming many daring participants!

Note:
Photos of the ice bath participants and the surroundings (venue, visitors, etc.) will be taken during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed during the event, please notify the photographer or the organizer on the day of the event.

Admission to the event is free with your UsedomCard (please present it if requested).
Subject to change. As of August 2026.
Photo: © a.dumke

Note: Parking near the beach
There are plenty of bike racks available on site. If you’re traveling by car, you can park for a fee at the Strandstraße/Dünenstraße parking lot. Please enter “Dünenstraße 2” into your navigation system. The entrance to the parking lot is on the left side of the street. It’s about 300 m to the main beach entrance.
The Festwiese and VOSTRA parking lots in front of the Trassenmoor train stop are also available as alternative parking options (for a fee). It’s about 1 km to the main beach entrance.
Note: Restrooms Near the Beach
There are several public restrooms on site (Strandstraße/on the beach promenade – Beach Access 9G) that can be used free of charge. The restroom building located directly on Strandstraße is equipped with an accessible restroom. A Euro key is required to use it.