Achensee New Year’s Eve Swim
Every year on 31 December, the traditional New Year's Eve Swim at Lake Achensee draws daring participants into the chilly waters. Swimmers jump off the pier and swim 25 metres to an inflatable iceberg, where they climb up, ring the New Year's bell, and then swim back to shore. The event also includes a popular FUN competition, where participants dress in creative costumes and jump into the lake, with the most imaginative outfits winning applause and prizes. Many spectators gather along the promenade in Pertisau to cheer on the swimmers. This exciting event is organized by the diving club Blackdivers Tirol.
Programme for the 2026 Achensee New Year’s Eve Swim
- 11:30 – 12:00: Pre-event programme with chill-out music to get you in the mood for the New Year
- 12:00: New Year’s Eve Swim in the “Sport” category
- 13:30: New Year’s Eve Swim in the “Fun” category
- approx. 15:00: Prize-giving ceremony
Refreshments will be readily available. To bring their body temperature back to normal, participants can relax in the sauna at the Hotel Post am See after the competition.
Bookings can only be made online, though late registration is possible on 31 December at the venue.
Ice-swimming workshops at Lake Achensee
Would you like to prepare for the New Year’s Eve swim? Then these ice-swimming workshops could be just what you need! In the beginner course, you’ll learn how to cope safely with the cold, control your breathing, and manage your body. In the advanced course, you’ll refine your technique.
Ice swimming workshop at Lake Achensee
