A woman descending into the water

The Thrill of Ice Swimming in Saaristo

Saaristo’s waters transform with each season, making swimming here a year-round activity.

When a day at the beach was a day to remember,

the first step into the water felt like an adventure,

as the cool waves lapped against your feet.

The sun warmed your skin as you ran back to the shore, only to dive in again and again.

It can help build focus, self-discipline, and to calm your body and mind.

Ice swimming typically begins with warming up in the sauna.

Once ready, swimmers step outside to the water’s edge, where a hole has been cut into the ice.

Are you brave enough to try?