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Winter Swimming World Cup 2019: exciting sport event in fairytale town Bled, Slovenia

The fairytale town of Bled returns to the international swimming calendar with exciting sport event – Winter Swimming World Cup 2019, to be held from 31 January to 3 February. The Bled is a resort in Slovenia located among the Alps, will thrill you magical lake with crystal-clear water embraced by a necklace of snow-capped Alpine peaks, a picturesque island and mighty medieval castle.

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The venue for the Winter Swimming World Cup 2019 – 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 / Sports Promoter

The complex in Bled offers excellent conditions for big sports events. Main competition area is a walking distance (10 min) from the city center. Shuttle will be available during the Winter Swimming World Cup 2019.

Program of Winter Swimming World Cup 2019:

Attractive Event Program offers 16 disciplines, including the endurance courses: 450 m and 1000 m of swimming in cold water. Get the maximum World Cup points!

31 January 2019 (Thursday)

• Arrival day
• Get familiar with Bled
• Test swims

1 February 2019 (Friday)

100 m freestyle
25 m ice-butterfly
25 m breaststroke
50 m breaststroke
450 m freestyle

2 February 2019 (Saturday)

25 m freestyle
50 m freestyle
100 m breaststroke
1000 m freestyle
“Young seals”, “Seals” and “Polar bears”

3 February 2019 (Sunday)

200 m breaststroke
200 m freestyle
4 x 25 m relay breaststroke
4 x 25 m relay freestyle

Accompanying Program of World Cup in Bled:

Rich entertainment program at the venue with live music every day!

31 Jan 2019 ⇒ Dives for fun with additional program

1 Feb 2019 ⇒ Welcome Party

2 Feb 2019 ⇒ Opening ceremony with a parade of Nations and Royal reception at the Bled Castle!

Photo: © Bled.si

Accommodation in Bled, Slovenia

Each participant of Winter Swimming World Cup can count on the support of the organizers and experienced managers in a comfortable stay in Bled.

Elegance and respect for nature are the hallmarks of hotels in Slovenia. All official World Cup hotels are located in maximal proximity to the competition area at the Lake Bled.