Go winter swimming with DILLING

Marianne and Daniel go winter swimming with DILLING

Marianne and Daniel have travelled together to some of the most remote and beautiful places in the northern hemisphere to swim in ice-cold waters. Here, they share their experiences with winter swimming – and explain why they wear merino wool after a cold dip.

Why do you like to go winter swimming?

To us, winter swimming is both a calming and exhilarating experience. It’s a moment to truly tune in and be fully present – especially by focusing on your breathing.

We particularly enjoy it after a long day at work. It feels like a mental reset – tension leaves the body and the mind settles. And we always sleep incredibly well after a swim and a sauna.

The sense of community also means a lot to us. Both the bond between us – and with friends and fellow winter swimmers. In our experience, it’s an open and welcoming community where everyone is included.

When did you first try winter swimming?

Daniel: I tried winter swimming for the first time in Lofoten, Northern Norway, back in 2019 – with a mix of sauna and dips in the Arctic Ocean. It was a pretty wild first experience and definitely what sparked something in me.

I started winter swimming back in 2013 in Copenhagen and kept it up regularly for quite a while. Today, we typically go 2–3 times a week, often in combination with sauna sessions.