Cold plunge, Eisbaden, winter swimming or cryo: what is what in Berlin

Eisbaden or ice dipping is what we do, a short dip in a natural lake or river in winter, usually at a depth where you can stand and without any racing.

Winterschwimmen or Eisschwimmen adds actual swimming distances and usually happens in a club such as the Berliner Seehunde or at events like the Eisfasching.

A cold plunge or ice bath studio gives you a paid tub, often combined with a sauna and open all year.

Cryotherapy chambers use cold air instead of water, which is a different stimulus and a different kind of business.

Ice Dippers belongs to the first group, and our dips at the lakes are free from November to March.