Samichlaus Swim

WHERE: Zurich, Switzerland
WHEN: 05 December 2021

Christmas you go, custom you find.
This could be what prompted about sixty daredevils 20 years ago to dive into the waters of the Limmat in Zurich in the middle of December.

Years later, this strange custom, started almost as a joke, is repeated every year, attracting more and more visitors and participants. The last edition before the pandemic recorded 361 participants: an absolute record for this event!
Samichlaus’ swim, aka Santa Claus (as they call him around here), is not a futile event. Far from it. In fact, part of the proceeds will be donated to the Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Recommended for anyone visiting Zurich for the traditional Christmas markets. A different, extravagant and alternative way to spend your time. Event in which we invite you to be protagonists.

Only a good dose of courage is required for the traditional Samichlaus swim. And, why not, a pinch of madness. The water is quite cold these days, but not frozen; the temperatures of the Limmat, in fact, are between 6 and 8 degrees.
And, besides, a swim in cold water is said to have beneficial effects.

PRACTICAL INFO

HOW TO GET

It is absolutely recommended to reach the meeting point by public transport. In the area, you will not find a way to park your car. Moreover, Zurich has a highly efficient and modern public transport network.

With trams 2, 5 and 9 you get off at the Bellevue stop. From here, in just a few minutes, you will reach the Pier 7 Restaurant.

DETAILS, ROUTE TIMETABLES

Appointment on 05 December 2021, from 13:30 to 15:30.
It covers a distance of 111 meters, for a route that runs from the Restaurant Pier 7 to the other side of the river, on Stadthausquai.
There are divers on boats and specialized personnel on the mainland, who monitor people in the river every moment.

The minimum age to participate is 16 years. Good health is required and you should not be sick. It is preferable to use only the swimming costume.