Slovenia is honored to host the 2020 Winter Swimming World Championships in Bled from 3-9 February! The idyllic location in the beautiful alpine part of Slovenia is one of the most unique places for open water swimming in the World.
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Photo: © Winter Swimming World Championships 2020 / Lake Bled, Slovenia
2020 Winter Swimming World Championships
Dates ⇒ 3- 9 February 2020
Place ⇒ 25-m outdoor pool / Lake Bled, Slovenia
Disciplines ⇒ 17 disciplines / Races from 25 m to 1000 m!
Entertainment ⇒ Welcome Party, Gala dinner, Excursions and winter adventures in Slovenian Alps
Photo: © Lovro Megušar / Winter Swimming in Bled, Slovenia
The pure alpine Lake Bled boasts a spectacular swimming scenery which becomes especially magnificent in the snowy winter months, making it the perfect location for such a winter swimming event. The eternal allure of Bled lies in its magical lake, a shimmering body of crystal-clear water embraced by a necklace of snow-capped Alpine peaks. Atop the lake reigns Slovenia’s only island, crowned by a 15th-century chapel safely guarding its wishing bell, while high above it broods a mighty medieval castle.
Photo: © Winter Swimming World Championships 2020 / Lake Bled, Slovenia
The program for the World Championships is diverse and will cater to every taste. There are 17 disciplines to choose from, including non-competitive ones and long-distance disciplines. You can register through online registration form that is available at the official website ⇒ www.winterswimming-bled.com
The additional cultural program is a perfect accompaniment for the competition. From the opening ceremony and welcome party to the Royal reception at the majestic Bled castle and a gala dinner, everyone will find something for themselves.
Photo: © Lovro Megušar / Winter Swimming in Bled, Slovenia
2020 Winter Swimming World Championships – Program
Monday, 3 February 2020
⇒ Arrival day
• Test Swims
Tuesday, 4 February 2020
• Opening Ceremony
• 1000 m Freestyle
• Welcome Party
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
• 25 m Ice-Butterfly
• 100 m Breaststroke
• 200 m Freestyle
Thursday, 6 February 2020
• 50 m Breaststroke
• 100 m Freestyle
• 450 m Freestyle
• Royal Reception in the Bled Castle
Friday, 7 February 2020
• 25 m Breaststroke
• 50 m Freestyle
• 200 m Breaststroke
• World stories of winter swimming
Saturday, 8 February 2020
• 25 m Freestyle
• 4 x 25 m international Breaststroke Relay
• 4 x 25 m international Freestyle Relay
• Group swimming performance
• Gala dinner
Sunday, 9 February 2020
⇒ Departure day
Photo: © Lovro Megušar / Winter Swimming in Bled, Slovenia
The venue for the Winter Swimming World Championships 2020 – Lake Bled is the Olympic Rowing Center of Slovenia.
This amazing place hosted the European Masters Championships in Open Water Swimming on September 2018.
Photo: © Andrzej Waszkewicz / Swim.by
The town of Bled, hotels, restaurants, shops, entire infrastructure and other places of interest are situated on the lake shore and within walking distance (10 min) to the venue, where the Winter Swimming World Championships will take place.
Photo: © Lovro Megušar / Winter Swimming World Championships
Plan your best Travel to Slovenia!
Plan your best Travel to Slovenia now! Bled is an ideal starting place for a wide variety of winter sports in Slovenia. Astonishing nature, sports, relaxing atmosphere, cultural performances and entertainment are our visit cards for you to spend your holidays in Bled.
© Bled Slovenia
The Bled Castle is located above the competition venue!
Photo: © Bled Slovenia
Save the exciting sport event in your calendar of winter adventures! It will be a unique journey into a fairytale for the whole family!
Photos: © Lovro Megušar / Winter Swimming in Bled, Slovenia
Event: SI SPORT / Winter Swimming World Championships 2020
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