Overview
- More than 350 participants took part in the 18th Edersee New Year’s swim, diving into water measured at zero degrees.
- The DLRG Rotenburg Anbaden at Bullensee attracted 130 participants despite stormy rain and floating ice.
- About 30 DLRG volunteers spent roughly two hours breaking lake ice with picks and chainsaws to open the Bullensee swim area.
- Bullensee organizers issued registration wristbands for the first time, complementing last year’s move to the south shore for better space and access.
- Edersee organizers provided mobile saunas and heated tubs for recovery, and proceeds from the event support local clubs and youth work.