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Winter Swimming World Cup 2019 in Bled: Sports and winter adventures in Slovenia

The World Cup in Bled will be organised in cooperation with International Winter Swimming Association (IWSA) in order to promote winter swimming. IWSA aims to bring together all individuals, associations and communities involved in cold water swimming as well as to spread information about the health benefits of cold water swimming. Every year more then 10 events is organised around the World, including 5 IWSA World Cup stages and World Championships.

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Winter Swimming World Cup 2019 in Bled is recognised as being the fairy-tale one. Maginificent lake with idyllic island and medieval castle surrounded with high mountains, rewarded with crystal clear water – more on Bled and competition venue.

Photo: © Franci Ferjan / slovenia.info

Official Programme of Winter Swimming World Cup 2019 in Slovenia consists of all disciplines, including dips for fun and endurance swims of 450 or 1000 m.

Dates: 31 January – 3 February 2019 ⇒ 4 amazing days / 16 disciplines!

Big advantage of coming to Bled is also easy, fast and convenient access.

Slovenia is located in Central Europe and borders Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary. It is easily accessible by air, train, bus or road and therefore enables cost-effective transportation from numerous European countries.

Slovenia also offers a lot of possibilities for the whole family to enjoy wonderful nature and have the best winter vacations. In the vicinity are many ski resorts (also in Austria and Italy), possibilities to go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tour and free skiing or just hiking.