Take the Plunge! Cold water & new friends

❄️ Curious about cold-water swimming but don't want to venture in alone? Come try it together! 💙 Cold-water swimming is a much-loved part of life in Norway—and this Welcome Week event is your chance to give it a try in a friendly, social setting. 📍 We'll meet at Oslo skisenter at Trollvann lake in Oslo and start with an introduction to cold-water swimming, including a warm-up and breathing exercises, before those who want to take the plunge head into the water. And afterwards: warming up with a hot drink, chatting with new people, and sharing the experience together. Hosted by a certified cold-water exposure Chief Ice Officer® coach, Natalya Amirova, and a founder of a Meetup local cold-water swimming community, the event is also an opportunity to discover a group you can continue exploring and swimming with as we head towards the Norwegian winter! https://www.meetup.com/cold-wild-water-enthusiasts-oslo/ Whether you're already a cold-water convert or you've always wondered why on earth people voluntarily jump into Norwegian lakes, you're welcome to join us. 😄 The event will be held in English and is free to attend. What to bring: hot beverage and water snacks additional warm/wool clothes, socks towel shoes for swimming or regular wool socks 🌊 Benefits of cold-water bathing: It is good for your physical and mental health and gives you an inner feeling of happiness, peace, and well-being. It helps you improve your blood circulation, boost your immune system, and increase your metabolism, as it requires a large amount of energy to keep the body warm when it is exposed to cold. 💡 Important considerations: If you have pre-existing medical conditions, high blood pressure, asthma or a heart condition, are during pregnancy - consult a healthcare professional before starting cold water exposure. No bathing if you have a cold, fever, or otherwise feel uncomfortable or if you have health concerns. No bathing under the influence of alcohol, medicine or drugs. 💙 Part of Norway Welcome Week 2026. Discover more events happening across Norway at welcomeweek.no.