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28th–31st January 2027 · Skagen

Skagen Winter Swimming Festival

Program 2027

Four winter days with sea, sauna, sauna house, movement, music, food and experiences in Skagen.

View the programme → Find winter bathing opportunities To the festival's main page
Day 1 · January 28

Thursday

Day 2 · January 29

Friday

08.30–16.00

Sauna open

Divers are on the beach from 13:00 to 15:30.

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13.00–15.00

Warm sausages with bread

Opportunity to buy hot sausages with bread at the festival square.

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14.00

Official opening

The association for the Skagen Winter Bath Festival welcomes you. After that, there will be a joint warm-up on the sauna area by Mette Mai, before everyone goes together to the water.

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15.30–16.30

Live music with Mads Toghøj

Live music in the community center.

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Also keep an eye out for the stand from Skagen Bageri & Café, which sells coffee and pastries at the festival square.

Book now

Yoga and sauna equipment are ready for sale

If you want more than just the winter swim itself, you can already book yoga and sauna sessions now. You can also find accommodation for the entire festival weekend.

Find winter bathing facilities →
Friday · on sale nowBook yoga1 hour of yoga at Skagen Yoga & Reformer → Add-on · on sale nowBook a sauna sessionChoose your sauna time and book in advance → The festival's baseFirst Camp Grenen StrandSee the cabins, camping and festival base → 30 secondsFind your winter getawayTake the test and get suggestions for stays and experiences →
Day 3 · January 30

SATURDAY

08.45

Morning song and joint warm-up

Morning song at the Skagen Winter Bath Festival followed by a joint warm-up.

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10.30–13.30

Guided walks in Skagen

Choose between Malernes Østerby, Fiskernes Vesterby, Assistens Kirkegård and Skagen Salmon. Registration takes place on lists in the community center at First Camp Grenen Strand on Friday – or no later than Saturday at 09:00. Limited number of places and first come, first served.

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13.00

Skipperlabskovs and Glühwein

Served in the garden at Skagens Museum.

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21.00

Concert with Mads Toghøj

Concert at the Viseværtshuset. Everyone is welcome.

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Skagen Bageri & Café also sells coffee and pastries at Vinterbaderpladsen.
Day 4 · January 31st

Sunday

08.45

Morning song

Morning song at the Skagen Winter Bath Festival.

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Find the way

The festival takes place here

The festival is moving around Skagen. Use the map to get an overview and open the individual location directly in Google Maps.

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The vice-presidency building

Concert with Mads Toghøj on Saturday
Sct. Laurentii Vej 41, 9990 Skagen

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Good to know

Practical information about the program

The program may change

Changes are subject to change. All activities depend on the weather and are best carried out according to the conditions.

Swimming is at your own risk

If you are a beginner, it is recommended to swim during the times when divers are present. They have extensive knowledge of water and current conditions and can provide guidance.

Photographers during the festival

There will now and then be professional photographers present during the event.

Plan the entire stay

Use the festival's main page for tickets, stays, activities, and other practical information.

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