Epiphany Winter Swimming 2025
Tříkrálové otužilecké plavání 2025
Experience the annual Epiphany Winter Swimming event in Prague, where members of the Czech Winter Swimming Union brave the Vltava River to commemorate historical events.

📜 Annual Epiphany Winter Swimming event in Prague.
❄️ Participants brave the Vltava River to commemorate historical events.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Witness a unique annual winter swimming tradition
🌉 Experience the historic Charles Bridge from a new perspective
👑 See the 'three kings' leading the swimmers
🗓️ A non-competitive gathering celebrating history and community

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

📍 Swimmers plunge into the Vltava River from the Vodouch boat near the 5th pillar of Charles Bridge.
➡️ Swim approximately 200 meters towards the Charles Bridge Museum.
🗓️ Event takes place annually on January 6th at 12:00.
🚫 Not a race, but a commemorative gathering.

Why Avoid

🥶 Water is extremely cold, suitable only for experienced winter swimmers.
👥 Can be crowded with spectators.

Managed By

🤝 Jointly organized by the Czech Winter Swimming Union and the Charles Bridge Museum.

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