Haltern am See - People venture into the cool water for a New Year's swim
In truly chilly temperatures, hundreds of people ventured into a reservoir in Haltern am See on New Year's Day - and often in a frighteningly good mood. Many participants in the so-called New Year's swim for a good cause came to the event in disguise on Monday.
Organizer Jürgen Schlichting from the Lions Club spoke of 590 registered swimmers. The water temperature was just six to seven degrees Celsius. The weather app showed an outside temperature of eight degrees - "and it felt like four because of the wind". "But everything was okay," said Schlichting. "People had fun."
The proceeds from the New Year's swim, which was held for the fifth time this year, will go to the food bank in Haltern am See.
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- Despite the cold leisure time, many individuals in Haltern am See participated in a colorful New Year's swim event each year, braving the chilly six to seven-degree Celsius reservoir water for a good cause.
- Municipalities like Haltern am See often host unique events such as the New Year's swim, which attracts hundreds of participants eager to take a daring dip along North Rhine-Westphalia's scenic landscapes.
- The tranquil reservoir, usually serene during ordinary leisure time, transforms into a lively scene as people gather to celebrate the New Year by taking part in the traditionally colorful New Year's swim.
- As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, people in Haltern am See gather at the reservoir for an entertaining and vibrant leisure activity, culminating with a "new year's swim" that offers a refreshing start to the New Year.
Source: www.stern.de
