Samsø Winter Bathing Festival takes place at Ballen Harbour. The southern pier will be set up with saunas, hot tubs, stalls serving tasty warm treats, and of course the chance to take a dip – both in the harbour and in open water.
Throughout the days, we offer a range of sauna infusions, live music experiences, group warm-ups, walks, and more.
The programme also includes yoga and meditation classes as well as talks – these require a separate ticket. Please note that you can only take part in the activities if you have a ticket for the Winter Bathing Festival.
The festival programme is updated on an ongoing basis.
Preliminary programme
Friday 22 January
14.00-17.00: The festival site is open
Saunas
Hot tubs
Sauna infusions
Lounge music
Stalls with delicious food and hot drinks
16.00: “GongGus” – sound waves and relaxation (add-on – sold out)
Gong meditation with Maja Lykke, LyGa
17.00-22.00: Excursions/activities elsewhere on the island
20.00-22.00: Supermoon dip in Ballen
Saturday 23 January
09.00-17.00: The festival site is open
Saunas
Hot tubs
Sauna infusions
Live music throughout the day
Stalls with delicious food and hot drinks
09.00: Welcome and group morning singing
09.30: Group warm-up and a shared dip from the beach (south of the pier)
10.00: From cold to calm – yoga, breathwork and meditation (add-on – sold out)
Workshop with Anette Meldgaard, Yogamo
11.00: Nature walk along the coast
11.00: Warm up with Pilates (add-on)
Pilates class with Emma Heidemann
12.00: Warm face – face yoga and meditation (add-on – sold out)
Workshop with Anette Meldgaard, Yogamo
13.00: Guided walk around Ballen
2.00 pm: From cold to calm – yoga, breathwork and meditation (add-on – sold out)
Workshop with Anette Meldgaard, Yogamo
15.00: Longing for the sea, octopuses and mermaids (add-on)
Talk by literature professor Frits Andersen
18.00-22.00: Shared winter swimmer dinner at Camping- og Feriecenter Samsø in Kolby, Oasen in Nordby and Det Lille Sommerhotel in Ballen.
Sunday 24 January
09.00-12.00: The festival site is open
Saunas
Hot tubs
Sauna infusions
Stalls with delicious food and hot drinks
09.00: Group warm-up and morning singing
10.00: Meet author Jette Skrædderdal
Hear about the book ‘Winter bathing. Is it as healthy as they say?’
10.00-12.00: Winter swimming for children
11.00: Shared dip from the beach (south of the pier)
12.00: Thanks for this year – see you again
